Spicy Al Pastor Taquitos
Crispy, cheesy, and unapologetically bold, these Al Pastor Taquitos are everything you crave in one irresistible bite. Juicy rotisserie chicken gets a fiery sweet makeover with Tenayo’s Spicy Al Pastor Barbecue Sauce, mingling with pineapple juice, herbs, and just the right kiss of garlic. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas with gooey melted mozzarella, then pan seared until golden and crisp, each taquito is finished with a luscious drizzle of warm queso, a sprinkle of red onion, and a pop of fresh cilantro. Whether you’re hosting a party or indulging in a weeknight treat, these taquitos will steal the show bite after craveable bite.
Ingredients
- 10-12 corn tortillas
- 10-12 slices of mozzarella cheese or any cheese you prefer
- Oil for cooking
Al Pastor Chicken Filling
- 4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup Tenayo Spicy Al Pastor Barbecue Sauce
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tsp garlic minced or paste
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Queso warmed
- Cilantro chopped
- Red onion diced
Instructions
Al Pastor Chicken Filling
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients listed under “Al Pastor Chicken Filling.” Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Assemble
- Wrap a stack of corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 10 to 12 seconds.
- This will help make them more pliable and resistant to breaking when it’s time to stuff and roll.
- To one of the warmed tortillas, add a layer of your favorite cheese. I went with mozzarella, but feel free to make a change.
- Follow that with a few tablespoons of the al pastor chicken filling and top with more of the Tenayo Spicy Al Pastor.
- Roll up nice and tight, making sure the seam is facing down.
- Repeat until all of the filling is used.
- Add a few tablespoons of oil to a pan over medium heat.
- Add a single layer of the taquitos, seam side down.
- Cooking the seam side first will help keep the tortillas from unfolding.
- After 1 to 2 minutes, rotate and cook until all sides are golden and crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes total.
- Once all taquitos are nice and crispy, garnish with a drizzle of velvety queso, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!