Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups finely shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 green onions, ends trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free sour cream (e.g., Kite Hill)
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce (less-sugar Smoky BBQ Sauce by Noble Made)
- 1/2 cup shredded goat cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for warming tortillas)
- 8 cassava flour tortillas (8-inch, e.g., Siete Foods)
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup dairy-free sour cream (e.g., Kite Hill)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced (remaining from the divided amount)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and half of the minced jalapeño, reserving the rest for the dipping sauce. Cook until onions are translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add Spices and Garlic: Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toast the spices until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Combine Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, green onions, lime juice, dairy-free sour cream, barbecue sauce, shredded goat cheddar cheese, and the cooked skillet mixture. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Warm Tortillas: In the same skillet, heat about 1 teaspoon avocado oil over medium heat. Warm one tortilla for 15-30 seconds per side until pliable. Quickly transfer to the baking sheet.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto the center of the warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly into a taquito, placing it seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Repeat Tortilla Warming and Rolling: Add more avocado oil as needed to the skillet to warm remaining tortillas one by one. Roll each with filling and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake Taquitos: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack and bake for 20-25 minutes until taquitos are golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove from oven and transfer taquitos to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess grease.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: While taquitos bake, combine sour cream, lime juice, barbecue sauce, remaining minced jalapeño, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
- Serve: Serve warm taquitos with the prepared BBQ dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use cassava flour tortillas for a gluten-free option that holds well when baked.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity according to desired heat level.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut, but homemade cooked chicken works too.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cheeses and sour cream as listed.
- Make sure to roll tortillas tightly to prevent filling spilling during baking.
- If you prefer extra crispy taquitos, you can brush them lightly with avocado oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free