Chicken Nachos Recipe

  • Servings: 4
  • Cooking time: 10
  • Prep time: 15

Description:

Crispy chips loaded with juicy Mexican shredded chicken, plenty of melted cheese and toppings of choice. Your new favourite way with nachos!

Ingredients:

NACHOS:

250g / 8 oz tortilla or plain corn chips (Note 1)
Shredded chicken for nachos , recipe follows
250g / 8 oz (2.5 cups) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (Note 2)
Quick guacamole , recipe follows
Toppings: Sour cream, Coriander / cilantro leaves, Jalapeno , sliced or chopped

CHICKEN FOR NACHOS:

700 g / 1.2 lb chicken thighs or breast , skinless boneless (Note 3)
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 cloves , minced
2 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano
3 tsp EACH cumin powder, paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt and pepper , each

QUICK GUACAMOLE:

2 avocados , medium
3 tbsp coriander/cilantro , roughly chopped
2 tbsp lime juice (1 large)

 

Directions: