Avocado Chicken Flautas with Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

Avocado Chicken Flautas with Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

For the Flautas

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie or leftover chicken for ease)

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar cheese

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

8 small flour tortillas (taco-sized)

Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

3 tablespoons honey

Juice of 2 limes (freshly squeezed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Pinch of red chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Salt, to taste

 

Instructions

1. Prepare the Flauta Filling

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, diced avocado, shredded cheese, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.

2. Assemble the Flautas

Place a few spoonfuls of the filling in the center of each flour tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape, keeping the seam side down to prevent unrolling.

3. Fry Until Crispy

Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the pan. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

4. Make the Honey Lime Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and chili flakes (if using). Season with a pinch of salt, and stir until the sauce is well blended.

5. Serve

Arrange the hot flautas on a platter. Drizzle or dip in the honey lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor and color. Serve immediately for the best crunch and taste.