member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to mhudgins@q.com      

Recipe Categories:

    Chicken Enchiladas With Red Chili Sauce


    Source of Recipe


    Marla

    List of Ingredients




    Chicken Enchiladas With Red Chili Sauce


    sauce and filling

    1 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 medium Onion -- chopped fine , about 1 cup
    3 medium garlic cloves -- minced
    3 tablespoons chili powder
    2 teaspoons coriander -- ground
    2 teaspoons cumin -- ground
    1/2 teaspoons table salt
    2 teaspoons sugar
    12 ounces chicken thighs -- boneless and skinless, (about 4), cut
    into 1/2 inch wide strips across the grain
    16 ounces tomato sauce
    1/3 cup cilantro chopped
    1 can pickled jalapenos -- drained and chopped (4 oz)
    8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese -- grated

    Tortillas and Toppings

    10 corn tortillas -- 6 inch size
    vegetable or corn oil cooking spray
    3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese -- grated (1/4 cup)
    1/4 cup sour cream
    1 avocado -- medium dice
    5 romaine leaves -- shredded
    2 limes -- quartered

    Recipe





    1. For the sauce and filling
    Heat the oil in a saucepan until hot but not smoking, about 2
    minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened
    and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder,
    coriander, cumin salt, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly until
    fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly
    until coated with spices, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce and 3/4
    cup of water, stir to separate chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer,
    then reduce heat to medium los; simmer uncovered, stirring
    occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and flavors have
    melded, about 8 minutes. Pour mixture through medium tortillasajndh strainer
    into medium bowl, pressing on chicken and onion to extract as much
    sauce as possible; set sauce aside. Transfer chicken mixture to large
    plate; freeze for 10 minutes, to cool, then combine with cilantro,
    jalapenos, and cheese in medium bowl and set aside.

    2. Adjust oven racks to upper and lower middle positions and heat
    oven to 300F.

    3. To Assemble: Heat the tortillas and fill, roll, and sauce
    enchiladas. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake enchiladas on lower
    middle rack until heated through and cheese is melted 20 to 25
    minutes. Uncover and serve immediately, passing toppings separately.

    source is unknown

 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |