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
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast
- 1 lb. Corn masa dough flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp lard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cooking oil as needed
- Cooking oil as needed
To serve
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup fresh cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salsa Taquera La Costeña, as needed
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