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Chicken Gorditas with Salsa Mexicana Recipe

Pati jinich : Jul 29, 2024 11:40:45 AM

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Chicken Gorditas with Salsa Mexicana Recipe
Chicken Gorditas with Salsa Mexicana Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Chicken Gorditas with La Costena's Salsa Mexicana, a delicious and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This traditional Mexican recipe combines the savory goodness of refried black beans, spicy chipotle peppers, and tangy pickled jalapeños, creating a creamy and zesty puree that serves as the perfect base for your gorditas.

 

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25 mins

Total Cook Time
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Ingredients

icon-toma 1 Pound Chicken Breast
icon-toma 1 Pound Corn Masa
icon-toma 1/4 Cup All- Purpose Flour
icon-toma 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
icon-toma 1 1/2 Cups Warm Water 
icon-toma 2 Tbsp Lard
icon-toma 1/2 Tsp Salt
icon-toma 1 Cooking oil as needed

Directions

Step 1
 Boil the chicken until fully cooked, allow it to cool and shred. Set aside.
Step 2
 In a mixing bowl, combine the masa flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, water, lard and salt. Incorporate the chicken and mix well.
Step 3
 Form 2-3-inch diameter balls and press them to form 1/2-inch-thick disks.
Step 4
 Heat enough oil to fry the gorditas in a frying pan and fry in batches. Flip once when golden. 
Step 5
 Pat dry with a paper towel and allow the fried gorditas to cool until manageable.
Step 6
 Slit the gorditas with a knife and fill with minced onion, cilantro and Salsa Mexicana. Serve immediately.

Notes:

 Alternatively, substitute chicken for another protein, including cheese, pressed pork rind and pulled pork

Nutrition

 Calories: 706 Fat: 20.4g Carbs: 95.1g Protein: 35.6g

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