Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMargaritas Mexican RestaurantAppetizer Combo #1 Recipe

Appetizer Combo #1 Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

An assortment of Chicken Baby Chimis, Jalapeño Baby Chimis and Pork Carnitas Tacos. Served with crema and cucumber ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Baby Chimis

Jalapeño Baby Chimis

Pork Carnitas Tacos

Crema and Cucumber Ranch Dressing

Method

Chicken Baby Chimis

  1. 1

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Assemble Chimis

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla. Fold the sides over and roll tightly.

  3. 3

    Fry Chimis

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the chimis until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Jalapeño Baby Chimis

  1. 4

    Prepare Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, diced jalapeños, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 5

    Assemble Chimis

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the jalapeño mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla. Fold the sides over and roll tightly.

  3. 6

    Fry Chimis

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the chimis until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Pork Carnitas Tacos

  1. 7

    Prepare Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until pliable.

  2. 8

    Assemble Tacos

    Fill each tortilla with shredded pork carnitas, top with fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Crema and Cucumber Ranch Dressing

  1. 9

    Prepare Dressing

    In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and diced cucumber. Mix until smooth and well combined.

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