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Chicken Tinga Cheese Fries Recipe

Chicken Tinga Cheese Fries Recipe

Chicken Tinga Cheese Fries combines crispy, golden fries topped with a flavorful, smoky chicken tinga mixture made from shredded chicken, tomatoes, and chipotle peppers. Finished with melted cheese and garnished with fresh toppings, this dish is a perfect fusion of savory, spicy, and cheesy comfort food.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 600kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Skillet
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2-3 tablespoons chipotle chilies with adobo
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups chicken stock

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 1/2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese

Other Ingredients

  • 2 pounds your favorite frozen french fries
  • your favorite salsa
  • green onions
  • Mexican crema
  • Avocados

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and peppers, cooking until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breast and cover with chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove chicken, chop roughly, and set aside.
  • Blend the vegetable mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Return it to the pot.
  • Add chicken back to the pot and simmer on low for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
  • Shred the chicken with a fork and set aside.
  • Cook fries according to package directions until crispy.
  • For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then milk, and cook on low until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and chili powder until smooth.
  • Assemble by placing fries on a plate, topping with chicken, cheese sauce, salsa, green onions, jalapenos, and avocado. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg