Chalupa Chalupa Recipe
Spicy Chicken or Beef served with Mexican rice
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Ingredients
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Protein
Spices
Rice
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Protein
- 1
Prepare the Chicken or Beef
Season the chicken or ground beef with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices coat the meat evenly.
- 2
Cook the Protein
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned chicken for about 7-10 minutes per side or until fully cooked. For ground beef, cook until browned and no longer pink. Remove from heat and shred or crumble as needed.
Making the Rice
- 3
- 4
Add Rice and Cook
Add the Mexican rice to the saucepan and stir for about 2 minutes to toast the rice slightly.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the water and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
Assembling the Chalupa
- 6
Prepare Toppings
While the rice is cooking, prepare the toppings by dicing the tomato, shredding the lettuce, and slicing the avocado.
- 7
Assemble Chalupa
On a plate, layer the cooked Mexican rice, followed by the protein (chicken or beef). Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices.
