Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients
6 cups chicken broth 
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry cilantro
1 cup shredded chicken
2 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
large yellow onion, cut into large wedges
1 lime, quartered
Kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup canola oil
2 flour tortillas

Directions
In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the broth with the chicken, onion, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cilantro, lime, pepper, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer.

While soup is heating, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

Cut the tortillas into thin strips and fry them in batches until they are golden brown. Drain on paper towels or a paper bag and season with salt. When the soup is hot, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve it in bowls topped with the tortilla strips.

Serving Yield: 8


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Chicken Burritos with Pineapple Salsa

From Sandra Lee

Ingredients
2 rotisserie chicken
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and chopped
1 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 scallions, chopped
10 flour tortillas 
1 can red or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded jack cheese

Directions
Make the salsa by mixing together the diced red onion, pineapple chunks, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Remove the chicken from the bone, discarding the bones and skin. 
Wrap the tortilla in a damp towel and microwave for 45 second or until warm and pliable. Heat the beans in a small pot over low heat.
Lay out one tortilla onto a flat surface. Place 1/4 of the chicken, into the middle of the burrito. Top with 1/4 cup of cheese, 1/4 of the beans and 2 tablespoons of the salsa. Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling then fold the sides in and roll up from the bottom. Repeat with remaining ingredients and garnish with remaining salsa.


Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/chicken-burritos-with-pineapple-salsa-recipe/index.html#dialog?oc=linkback