Belizean Style Salbutes Recipe

Name: Belizean Style Salbutes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil (for frying); 8 corn tortillas (4 in. or 6 in.); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 habanero peppers or 2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 avocado, sliced (optional); 1 1/2 cups green cabbage or 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded

Servings: persons

vegetable oil (for frying)
8 corn tortillas (4 in. or 6 in.)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
1 cup chicken broth
1 habanero peppers or 2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1 1/2 cups green cabbage or 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded

1
To a small frying pan over high heat, add 1 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
2
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add sliced onion and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chiles, lime juice, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
4
To assemble: Divide turkey-onion mixture among the 8 tortillas, then top each with avocado, cabbage. Serve with serrano-citrus sauce.

590

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil (for frying), 8 corn tortillas (4 in. or 6 in.), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Belizean Style Salbutes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Belizean Style Salbutes

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