Chicken Nachos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
754 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Nachos
Description
This recipe prepares the chicken by coating it with a paste made from lime juice, olive oil, garlic, dried spices, and then searing it before simmering in a sauce of tomato paste, sugar, and chicken broth. The sauce reduces and coats the shredded chicken, infusing it with bold seasoning. The quick guacamole is mashed avocado mixed with fresh coriander and lime juice, adding a bright, creamy contrast.
For serving, layers of tortilla chips are topped with warm chicken and cheese, then baked until cheese melts and toppings meld. Additional garnishes like sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro leaves complement the flavors. The use of sturdy corn chips prevents sogginess under toppings, ensuring a preferred crunch.
Choosing cheeses such as Monterey Jack or cheddar that melt well enhances the texture. The recipe provides flexibility with meat choices and encourages seasoning adjustments depending on pre-cooked meat saltiness. These nachos work well as an appetizer or main dish for sharing.
Note that the recipe yields nutritional information including chicken, chips, cheese, and guacamole, while excluding sour cream. The suggested chips and cheese varieties are based on preferences for optimal flavor and texture balance.
Ingredients
Nachos
- 250g / 8 oz tortilla chips Note 1, or plain corn chips
- chicken recipe follows, shredded, for nachos
- 250g / 8 oz (2.5 cups) cheddar cheese Note 2, or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- guacamole recipe follows, quick
- sour cream sliced or chopped, toppings, coriander aka cilantro leaves
- Coriander
- jalapeno pepper
Chicken for Nachos
- 700 g / 1.2 lb chicken thigh skinless boneless (Note 3, or chicken breast
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth separated, liquid stock
Homemade Nachos Meat Seasoning
- 3 tbsp lime juice (Note 4)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tsp garlic powder each
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp cumin powder each
- 3 tsp paprika each
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt each
- 1/2 tsp black pepper each
Quick Guacamole
- 2 avocado medium
- 3 tbsp Coriander roughly chopped, or cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice (1 large)
Instructions
Chicken for Nachos
- Place Nachos Seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the chicken broth and mix to form a loose paste.
- Add chicken, turn to coat in paste.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side (reserve paste left in bowl). Remove chicken into a shallow dish.
- Return skillet to stove. Add remaining chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar and scrape in any paste left in the bowl. Mix to dissolve, scraping base of pan, and bring to simmer.
- Meanwhile, shred chicken with forks, or chop (don't worry if raw inside).
- Return chicken into sauce, toss and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce reduces down to a thick sauce. Adjust salt to taste. Keep warm.
Quick Guacamole:
- Place ingredients in a bowl. Use potato masher to mash to desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nachos:
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Place half the corn chips slightly overlapping on a tray. Top with half the (warm) chicken and cheese.
- Top with remaining chips and cheese. Bake 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with coriander/cilantro and jalapeño. Serve immaterial with quick Guacamole and sour cream.
Notes
- Use sturdy corn chips like Tostitos lightly salted or Macro Organic Corn Chips to hold toppings without sogginess.
- Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses melt well and provide preferred flavor; avoid mozzarella due to milder taste.
- If using pre-cooked meat, adjust added salt and spices to avoid overpowering saltiness.
- Lime juice in seasoning paste can be substituted with lemon juice, vinegar, or mild fruit juices if needed.
- Nutritional info accounts for chicken, chips, cheese, and guacamole, excluding sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754cal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1134mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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