Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Dip

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nachos with Cilantro-Avocado Dip

A light and fresh take on nachos complete with a light and flavorful dip! ...

by Erika Nicole Kendall

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 canned chipotle chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 cups bite-size shreds skinned cooked chicken (see notes)
24 corn tortilla chips (2 3/4 in. wide)
1 1/2 cups shredded jack cheese (6 oz.)
Cilantro-Avocado Dip (recipe follows)
24 fresh cilantro leaves

In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in olive oil until onion begins to brown, 4 to 7 minutes. Add cumin seeds and oregano; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chilies, tomato paste, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring often, to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and stir until hot.

Meanwhile, arrange tortilla chips in a single layer in a 12- by 17-inch pan. Sprinkle equal portions of cheese on each chip and spoon about 1 tablespoon chicken mixture on top.

Bake in a 450° regular or convection oven until cheese begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. With a spatula, carefully transfer tortilla chips to a platter. Top each with 1 teaspoon Cilantro-Avocado Crema and garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve warm.

Cilantro-Avocado Dip. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup finely diced firm-ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons fage yogurt, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and 1 tsp milk. Add salt to taste. Makes about 1/2 cup.

tagged: avocado, cheese, chicken, cilantro, cumin, lime juice, onion, oregano, tomato paste, tortillas

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