
30-Minute Butter Chicken Taquitos
This easy, 30-minute butter chicken taquito recipe is the perfect low-carb, high-protein snack or meal for busy parents. Shredded chicken is coated in a creamy butter chicken sauce and wrapped in low-carb tortillas, then air-fried or baked to crispy perfection. Serve with a side of butter chicken dipping sauce and tomato chutney for a flavorful, healthy meal on the go. For more recipes from Ronica, follow her on Instagram!
Instructions
- 1
Shred the cooked chicken and set it aside.
- 2
For the Sauce: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté until soft and golden.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and garlic powder, and cook until the spices are fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
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Add the Greek yogurt and mix well, followed by the heavy cream or coconut milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Thin with water as needed and season with salt. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes. Save half the sauce for dipping.
- 8
Toss the shredded chicken in the remaining half of the butter chicken sauce until it’s well coated.
- 9
Fill each tortilla with the butter chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll them up tightly.
- 10
Lightly spray the taquitos with olive oil. Air Fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, or bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, until crispy and golden.
- 11
Blend the reserved sauce until smooth for a perfect dipping sauce.
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Serve the crispy taquitos with the butter chicken dipping sauce and fresh tomato chutney on the side.
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Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (17)
- •2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- •9 low-carb tortillas
- •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese, if preferred
- •olive oil spray, for cooking
- •½ cup greek yogurt, or plain yogurt
- •¼ cup tomato paste
- •¼ cup heavy cream, or coconut milk
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •½ red onion, diced
- •4 garlic cloves, minced
- •1 teaspoon garam masala
- •½ teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon turmeric
- •½ teaspoon chili powder, adjust for spice level
- •½ teaspoon garlic powder
- •salt, to taste
- •¼ cup water, as needed