Tortilla Towers

Spicy shredded chicken layered with tortillas, roasted tomato salsa, and creamy guacamole for a striking alternative to fajitas.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Fat 51.3 grams 205.1 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
tbsp
Soured Cream
For guacamole
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
Zest and juice only
2
piece
Lime
Juice only
3
piece
0.5
piece
Lime
Zest and juice
0.5
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
GrainsCereals
12
piece
Corn Tortillas
3 per person
Meat
6
piece
Chicken Thighs
Skin removed
NutsSeeds
2
tsp
Celery Salt
For the chicken
1
tbsp
Oregano
Dried
1
tsp
1
tsp
Garlic Salt
For the chicken
2
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
piece
4
clove
Garlic
Peeled
1
bunch
Coriander
Small bunch
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetables
6
piece
Tomatoes
Halved
1
piece
Red Onion
Cut into wedges
2
piece
Chillies
Red or green
1
bunch
Spring Onions
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Mix dry spices and lime zest in a plastic food bag.
  • Coat lime-drizzled chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
  • Marinate for one hour then roast for 35 minutes at 180°C.
  • Preheat the grill and arrange salsa vegetables on a tray.
  • Grill vegetables for 10 minutes until skins are blackened.
  • Pulse charred vegetables, chipotle, coriander, and lime in a processor.
  • Half and chop the avocados.
  • Mash avocado with soured cream, citrus, and oil.
  • Shred the cooled chicken meat from the bones.
  • Layer guacamole and a tortilla on each plate.
  • Assemble layers of guacamole, chicken, salsa, cream, and cheese between tortillas.