Cold Quart Of Chicken Tortilla Recipe
Make Cold Quart Of Chicken Tortilla Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables and Toppings
Spices and Seasonings
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Shred the Chicken
If not already shredded, take the cooked chicken and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
- 3
Juice the Limes
Cut the limes in half and use a juicer or your hands to squeeze the juice into a small bowl, discarding the seeds.
Cooking the Base
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Heat the Mixture
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Tortilla
- 6
Prepare Tortillas
While the chicken broth mixture is simmering, warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Dish
To serve, take a warm tortilla, add a scoop of the chicken broth mixture, and top with diced red onion, tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.