Authentic Mexican Chalupa Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 small corn tortillas 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 1 cup (200g) refried beans 1 cup (200g) refried beans
• 1 cup (100g) shredded lettuce 1 cup (100g) shredded lettuce
• 1 cup (150g) diced tomatoes 1 cup (150g) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (120g) shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 cup (120g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup (60ml) salsa verde 1/4 cup (60ml) salsa verde
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish
• Lime wedges, for serving Lime wedges, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 28g, 2g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Fry the corn tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3.
   Spread a spoonful of refried beans onto each tortilla.
4. 4.
   Top with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
5. 5.
   Drizzle salsa verde over the toppings.
6. 6.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro.
7. 7.
   Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Corn tortillas — To achieve a crispy texture, make sure the tortillas are completely dry before frying.
• Salsa verde — Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapenos to the salsa verde.

Tips & Tricks

• For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu.
• Customize the toppings to your preference by adding guacamole, sour cream, or pickled jalapenos.
• If you prefer a spicier chalupa, add some hot sauce or sprinkle with chili powder.
• Make sure to serve the chalupas immediately after assembling to maintain their crispiness.
• Leftover chalupas can be reheated in the oven to regain their crunchiness.

Serving advice

Serve the Chalupas as a main course accompanied by Mexican rice and a side of black beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Chalupas on a platter, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an appealing presentation.