Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHendel'sAzteca Azul Recipe

Azteca Azul Recipe

Inspired by Hendel's
Time45m
Serves4

Make Azteca Azul Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a blender, combine tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic cloves, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    If using leftover chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If cooking fresh chicken, boil or grill until fully cooked, then shred.

  3. 3

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On each warm tortilla, spread a layer of refried beans. Add a generous portion of shredded chicken on top.

  2. 5

    Add Sauce

    Drizzle the prepared tomatillo sauce over the chicken and beans.

  3. 6

    Top it Off

    Add a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, slices of avocado, and chopped green onions as toppings.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the Azteca Azul warm, garnished with additional cilantro if desired, and enjoy!

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