Chicken Chilaquiles – ZAP

Chicken Chilaquiles – ZAP

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When life gives you sweet, California-grown tomatoes, make chilaquiles, a genius use for tortillas that are a few days old.

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  • Blender
  • Spider strainer
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towel
  • Plate
  • Serving platter
  • Serving bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 6 day-old corn tortillas, about 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1 bone-in chicken breast, 10 to 12 ounces (285 to 340 g)
  • 2-1/2 to 3 cups (.6 to .7 l) salted chicken broth, or part broth, part water
  • 1-1/2 pounds (675 g) plum (Roma) tomatoes
  • 3 half-inch-thick slices of white onion, peeled
  • 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile en adobo, or to taste
  • Kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) crema (Mexican sour cream)
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) crumbled queso fresco
  • 2 or 3 radishes, sliced thin
  • 1/2 small avocado, sliced lengthwise
  • Cilantro leaves

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