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Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 pound chicken thighs and drumsticks
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2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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½ onion
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1 clove garlic
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2 cups instant corn masa flour (such as Maseca®)
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1 ¼ cups water, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup oil for frying, or as needed
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans (such as Goya®)
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½ head lettuce, finely chopped
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1 large tomato, diced
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1 large avocado, sliced
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8 ounces grated cotija cheese
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1 cup sour cream, or as needed
Directions
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Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken, chicken bouillon, onion, and garlic. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle, about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat a pancake grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Mix corn flour, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt together in a bowl until a smooth, moist dough is formed. Add more water if the dough seems too dry. Divide dough into 8 to 10 medium-sized balls and pat each into a 1/4-inch thick round.
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Cook dough rounds on the preheated grill until cooked on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. Pull the edges out while still hot, making a little indention in the center of each gordita.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Deep fry gorditas until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 5 minutes per gordita. Set aside on a wire cooling rack.
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Pour beans into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat.
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Drain chicken, reserving cooking liquid. Remove meat from the bones and transfer meat to a food processor. Add a few tablespoons of cooking liquid and chop to desired consistency.
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Spread a layer of warm beans on each gordita, then top with chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cotija cheese. Finish with a dollop of sour cream.
Cook's Note:
You can use mayonnaise in place of sour cream, if you prefer.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
591 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 591 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 39g | 50% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 66% |
Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
Sodium 1156mg | 50% |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 24g | 48% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 11% |
Calcium 310mg | 24% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 693mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.