Chilaquiles Verdes

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Chilaquiles Verdes

Green Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles Verdes are made for sharing with amigos, familia, or anyone lucky enough to be around when they hit the table. This dish is all about texture & flavour: crispy totopos softened just enough by a vibrant green salsa made from tomatillos & jalapeños, giving it a tangy, slightly spicy kick. Topped with tender chicken, melty Oaxaca cheese, crema & a fried egg, it’s a dish that brings people together—whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or a late-night craving.

SPICINESS

SERVES

4

COOKING TIME

45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Packs of La Tortillería totopos
  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tin of tomatillos
  • 2 jalapeño chillies
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1/2 bunch of coriander
  • 500 g Oaxaca cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 ml sour cream
  • 150 g Riccota salata
  • 2 tbsp rock salt
  • Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring the chicken breast to the boil with a tablespoon of salt, some pepper & 2 bay leaves. Cook for about 30 minutes until it’s nice & tender.
  2. In another pot, add the jalapeños, 1/4 of the onion & garlic. Cover with water. Cook on medium-high heat until it’s all soft & well cooked.
  3. Drain the canned tomatillos & give them a good rinse under cold water.
  4. Blend the tomatillos along with the contents of the chilli pot with salt, pepper & coriander, reserve a few leaves for garnish. Add a bit of water from the pot to help it blend nice & smooth.
  5. Taste the salsa & add more salt if needed.
  6. Shred the chicken once it’s cooked through.
  7. Preheat your oven to 160°C with the grill on top.
  8. On a heatproof plate, spread out your totopos (tortilla chips), spoon over a bit of the salsa & sprinkle some Oaxaca cheese on top. Pop it under the grill for about 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  9. To serve, top it off with shredded chicken, red onion slices, chopped coriander, an egg cooked to your liking, a drizzle of cream & some ricotta cheese.

¡Buen provecho!

 

 

 

 

 

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