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A recipe from Mexico.

🇲🇽 MexicochickenshreddedfriedglutenFreeOptiondairyFreeOptionnutFreesoyFree
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Nutrition (per serving)

680Calories
38 gProtein
4 gSugar
1100 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked and shredded Chicken breasts
  • 1 medium diced Onion
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 cup drained Black beans
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack)
  • 8 Flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • for frying Vegetable oil
  • for serving Salsa, sour cream, avocado

Method

  1. Poach chicken in salted water 20 min until cooked (165°F internal). Shred with forks.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in skillet, add onion, garlic; sauté 5 min. Add shredded chicken, cumin, oregano, salt; cook 5 min.
  3. Mix in black beans, heat through. Remove from heat, stir in ½ cup cheese.
  4. Warm tortillas. Spoon ½ cup filling onto each, top with cheese. Fold sides, roll tightly, secure with toothpicks.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 3-5 min per side until golden. Drain.
  6. Serve with salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado.

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