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Street Corn Taquitos

May 5, 2021 by [email protected] 6 Comments

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Street corn taquitos have a creamy and spicy filling and then are fried so the outside is super crispy. They make a great appetizer or dinner!

These chicken taquitos start with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and a Mexican street corn recipe made with canned corn. Roll the filling up in corn tortillas and fry to golden brown perfection.

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  • What beer pairs well with street corn taquitos?
  • What movie pairs well with street corn themed appetizers?
  • The ingredients for this recipe and why they work so well together
  • How to make this street corn chicken taquitos recipe step-by-step
  • Tips & Variations
  • More shredded chicken recipes
  • Street Corn Taquitos
side shot of a plate of street corn taquitos with a bowl of guacamole next to it. a craft beer and cloth napkin are next to it.

What beer pairs well with street corn taquitos?

The beer: Oberon from Bell’s Brewery.

Tonight, I am pairing this dish with this warm weather, wheat beer favorite.  This pairs perfectly with the crispy tortillas, the bursts of sweet corn in the filling, and the creaminess of the mayo.

What movie pairs well with street corn themed appetizers?

For this Mitten Movie Night, we are watching a classic from the ’80s that always freaked me out, Night of the Comet. I’m a HUGE fan of apocalyptic movies, old and new, so I thought revisiting a movie I was obsessed with when I was younger was in order.

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The ingredients for this recipe and why they work so well together

These easy chicken taquitos use-

  • Yellow corn tortillas. When you fry corn tortillas they get really crispy and hold their shape well which makes these a great finger food.
  • Cooked and shredded chicken. For most shredded chicken recipes that I make, I cook the chicken in the instant pot/pressure cooker before using it in this recipe.
  • Street corn salad is made with canned sweet corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, lime, spices, jalapenos, and cilantro.
  • Shredded Mexican-style cheese. This type of cheese is a blend of Monterey jack, cheddar, asadero, and queso quesadilla cheeses.
  • Oil for frying. I like to use canola oil for this but you could use any oil that holds up well to being cooked at high temperatures.
  • Mashed avocado, sour cream, or salsa for dipping taquitos

What is an easy way to shred cooked chicken?
To shred the chicken for this recipe, I wanted to try something that I saw on Pinterest. And guess what? It WORKED! Use a KitchenAid mixer to shred the chicken. I cut the cooked breast in half, put it into the mixing bowl, and turned it on high. Less than 3 minutes later I had beautifully shredded chicken without the work. Genius!

How to make this street corn chicken taquitos recipe step-by-step

Cook the chicken breast then shred it to make small pieces, then add the chicken to a bowl.

To the same bowl, add the rest of the ingredients for the filling: mayo, cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, corn, cilantro, cheese, and spices.  Stir to combine.

Place 3 tortillas on a microwave-safe plate. Take a sheet of paper towel that has been moistened with water and place it over the top. Microwave for 30 seconds.

Microwaving corn tortillas makes them easier to work with. Make sure to only work with 3 tortillas at a time or else they will dry out and break.

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Add enough oil to the bottom of the pan, around 1/2 cup. 

While the oil heats up, start assembling the taquitos.  Place the filling along the longest end, not too much that it spills out. Roll it up.

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Once the oil is heated up place the tortilla in seam side down.  Fry for 2 minutes, then flip.

Fry for another 2 minutes then place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Work on 3 taquitos at a time, so this will take about 4 batches.

Tips & Variations

  • It’s important to make these in batches. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying these or they won’t fry and crisp up properly.
  • You can use canned chicken, like Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken, in this recipe. It saves the step of cooking and shredding the chicken before.
  • Looking for something other than guacamole to dip these taquitos into? Try this tomatillo sauce from Chili Pepper Madness.

More shredded chicken recipes

  • Chicken & Mushroom Subs
  • Easy Chicken Burritos
  • BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

Serve with easy guacamole dip, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and lettuce.

And here you are….

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From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

side shot of a hand holding a chicken taquito and dipping it into a bowl of guacamole. more taquitos stacked next to it in the pan.

Street Corn Taquitos

Street corn taquitos are an easy taquito recipe with creamy Mexican street corn and shredded chicken filling.
4.84 from 6 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken taquitos, taquitos
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • small sautee pan
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 medium chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon jalapenos chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Mexican style cheese
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken breast, then shred it to make small pieces then add the chicken to a bowl.
    1 medium chicken breast
  • To a bowl with the chicken in it add the rest of the ingredients for the filling: mayo, cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, corn, cilantro, cheese, and spices. Stir to combine.
    3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon jalapenos, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 cup Mexican style cheese, 1 cup sweet corn, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Place 3 tortillas on a microwave-safe plate. Take a sheet of paper towel that has been moistened with water and place it over the top. Microwave for 30 seconds.
    12 corn tortillas
  • Add enough oil to the bottom of the pan that it will fry these up around 1/2 cup.
    oil for frying
  • Place the filling along the longest end, not too much that it spills out. Roll it up.
  • Once the oil is heated up, place the tortilla in seam side down. Fry for 2 minutes, then flip. Fry for another 2 minutes then place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Work on 3 taquitos at a time, so this will take about 4 batches.
  • Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • When steaming the corn tortillas, do only do 3 tortillas at a time. This makes the corn tortillas pliable. Only do 3 tortillas at a time or else they will dry out and break.
  • When frying, don’t overcrowd or they won’t fry properly.
  • To store: store in a covered container and eat within 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer. I do not recommend freezing these.
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Originally published in August of 2017. Updated post in April of 2021 with new photos, same great recipe. 

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Last Updated on November 2, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Ale Recipe Pairings, Mitten Meals Tagged With: wheat ale

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Comments

  1. Meredith

    August 29, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    These taquitos look delicious! My grandmother used to make these for special family meals and now I have a recipe to try and recreate them. Pinned the recipe to try soon!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 31, 2017 at 10:15 am

      Thank you Meredith! I hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  2. Linda @ 2 Cookin Mamas

    August 29, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    Just visited Saugatuck recently with my sister who lives in Michigan. Didn’t know they had their own beer. Gotta check that our next time I’m up there. And maybe we’ll whip up some of these delicious looking taquitos too.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 31, 2017 at 10:16 am

      Saugatuck is beautiful, we are about an hour down the coast from there. Definitely check it out next time you are there.

      Reply
  3. Sir Holmes

    July 24, 2021 at 11:38 am

    The recipe started off saying cook the chicken said absolutely nothing about seasoning with the chicken

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      July 24, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      This recipe just uses plain, shredded chicken breasts. The seasoning is added when you make the filling for the Taquitos. thank you!

      Reply

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