Chicken and Cheese Pupusas

1. 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. 2

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough stand for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the cheddar, queso fresco and chorizo.

4. 4

   Season with salt and cayenne.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

6. 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.

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   Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling into the cup and pinch to seal.

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   Pat the filled dough into a flat 4-inch patty; pinch to seal any cracks.

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   Set the pupusa on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap.

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    Repeat with the remaining balls of dough and filling.

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    In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 cup of the oil until shimmering.

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    Add 4 pupusas and cook over high heat, turning once or twice, until golden and crisp outside and heated through, about 5 minutes.

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    Repeat with the remaining pupusas, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

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    Serve the pupusas with sour cream, pickled jalapenos, chopped onion, guacamole and hot sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.