10 Delicious Mexican Dishes

Baked Chicken Flautas (3 of 10)

Baked Chicken Flautas(3 of 10)

These chicken flautas taste like they were fried in a skillet, but they’re actually made in the oven.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of chicken tenderloins
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• Black pepper
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups of pepper jack or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 8 flour tortillas
• Tomatillo sauce, either homemade or store bought

Preparation

1. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil.
2. Combine spices in a bowl and use them to season chicken.
3. Heat chicken in a skillet drizzled with olive oil for a few minutes on each side, then toss with green onions and cilantro.
4. Fill tortillas with ingredients and place seam-side down in the baking pan.
5. Brush with olive oil and bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Remove from oven, turn over with tongs, brush with olive oil, and bake for 4 more minutes.