Authentic Salvadorian Chilaquiles

tortillas

🥗Healthier: baked tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Baked tortillas reduce calories and are easier to prepare.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: shredded rotisserie chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner, while rotisserie is convenient.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Reduced-fat cheese lowers fat content, while queso fresco is traditional.

Mix Maseca with water to form a dough.

Shape the dough into tortillas and cut into triangles.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry tortilla triangles until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove fried tortillas and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

Add chopped tomatoes and chicken bouillon, and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Add fried tortillas to the skillet and gently toss to coat with sauce.

Top with Mexican blend cheese and sliced jalapeño.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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