Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ¼cupbutter

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • ¼cupminced onion

  • ¼cupchopped black olives

  • 2tablespoonslemon juice

  • 1tablespoonoil

  • ¼teaspoonground paprika

  • teaspoonground black pepper

  • teaspoonsalt

  • 1 ½cupscooked shredded chicken

  • oil for frying, or as needed

  • 8flour tortillas

  • toothpicks

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add black olives, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, black pepper, and salt; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir in chicken; remove the skillet from heat and cover.

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  3. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer over medium-high heat.

  4. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.

  5. Working in batches, fry rolled tortillas in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate; serve warm.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g
24%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
367mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
12g
24%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
30mg
2%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
131mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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