Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes are a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that features crispy cornmeal cups filled with tender chicken and topped with tangy salsa verde. The sopes are made by shaping the cornmeal dough into small cups and frying them until golden brown and crispy. The chicken is cooked with onions, garlic, and spices, then shredded and placed inside the sopes. Top them with salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro for a burst of flavor. Serve these Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes as an appetizer or a main course for a festive and flavorful meal.

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Ingredients for Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes Recipe

  • 0.13 cup Cornmeal
  • 0.06 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 cup Water
  • as per your need Oil For Frying
  • 0.13 pound Chicken Breasts
  • 0.06 Nion, Diced
  • 1/4 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.06 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • as required Salsa Verde, For Topping
  • as per your need Crumbled Queso Fresco, For Topping
  • as needed Chopped Cilantro, For Topping
  • as per your need Lime Wedges, For Garnish

Directions: Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a large bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, and water to form a dough.
  • STEP 2.Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
  • STEP 3.Heat oil in a skillet and fry the cornmeal discs until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 4.In a separate skillet, heat oil and cook the chicken with onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder until cooked through.
  • STEP 5.Shred the chicken and place it inside the cornmeal cups.
  • STEP 6.Top the sopes with salsa verde, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro.
  • STEP 7.Serve the Salsa Verde Chicken Sopes hot, garnished with lime wedges.

Cooking Tips

  • You can make the cornmeal cups ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • If you don't have salsa verde, you can use your favorite salsa or hot sauce.
  • Add some sliced avocado or pickled jalapenos for extra flavor and texture.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover sopes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the sopes in the oven or on the stovetop until heated through.
  • Serve the leftovers as a quick and delicious snack or appetizer.
Nutrition
value
90
calories per serving
6 g Fat7 g Protein2 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    17mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    7mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    14mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    74mg
  • Selenium
    7mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp