Step 1

Cook the bacon

Step 2

In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy

Step 3

Remove bacon, let cool and then chop

Step 4

Make the taquitos

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix chicken with chopped bacon, cheddar, scallions, green chiles and sour cream

Step 6

Season with salt and pepper

Step 7

Add ¼ cup of the filling to each tortilla and wrap, tightly, like a cigar

Step 8

Fry the taquitos

Step 9

Fill a shallow frying pan with a about a ¼ inch of canola oil and heat over high heat

Step 10

Once hot, place the taquitos in the oil, seam-side down, and fry 2 minutes

Step 11

Turn and fry 2 minutes more

Step 12

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain

Step 13

Serve with queso or salsa and a squeeze of lime on top, if you like, or with dipping sauces of choice