Chicken and Cheese Pupusas Recipe

Name: Chicken and Cheese Pupusas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (see Note); 1 3/4 cups very warm tap water; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup shredded roasted chicken; 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 2 tablespoons minced dry chorizo; Cayenne pepper; About 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying; Sour cream, pickled jalapenos, chopped onion, guacamole and hot sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups masa harina (see Note)
1 3/4 cups very warm tap water
Kosher salt
1/2 cup shredded roasted chicken
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
2 tablespoons minced dry chorizo
Cayenne pepper
About 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Sour cream, pickled jalapenos, chopped onion, guacamole and hot sauce, for serving

1
In a medium bowl, using your hands, mix the masa harina with the water and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a soft dough forms.
2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough stand for 30 minutes.
3
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the cheddar, queso fresco and chorizo.
4
Season with salt and cayenne.
5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
6
Working with 1 ball at a time and keeping the rest covered, press the dough in the palm of your hand to form a cup with walls about 3/8 inch thick.
7
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling into the cup and pinch to seal.
8
Pat the filled dough into a flat 4-inch patty; pinch to seal any cracks.
9
Set the pupusa on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap.
10
Repeat with the remaining balls of dough and filling.
11
In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the oil until shimmering.
12
Add 4 pupusas and cook over high heat, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp outside and heated through, about 5 minutes.
13
Repeat with the remaining pupusas, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
14
Serve the pupusas with sour cream, pickled jalapenos, chopped onion, guacamole and hot sauce.

106

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups masa harina (see Note), 1 3/4 cups very warm tap water, Kosher salt, 1/2 cup shredded roasted chicken, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Cheese Pupusas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chicken and Cheese Pupusas

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