Pollo Playa Recipes

FLAUTAS DE POLLO (CHICKEN FLAUTAS)

Steps:

• Add the Canola oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat, and wait for the oil to reach between 350°-375°. In the meantime, assemble the flautas.
• Mix the shredded chicken and cheese in a large bowl together and set aside until ready to use.
• Wrap a stack of 3-5 flour tortillas at a time in damp paper towel and place on a microwavable -safe plate. Microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute intervals, just until the tortillas are soft and pliable.
• Add about 2 tablespoons of filling to each tortillas and roll tightly. Once you have 3-4 flautas assembled, begin adding them to the oil one at a time.
• Gently add the flautas to the hot oil seam-side down, and using a pair of tongs, hold it in place for about 15 seconds. Fry for 30-45 seconds on each side, or until the flauta is golden in color. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels, and repeat with remaining flautas.
• Serve with desired topping and enjoy!

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Toss the chicken cubes with taco seasoning.
• In a heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil and add the chicken and cook, stirring, until it changes color.
• Stir in rice and stir to mix.
• Add salsa and water.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover and allow to cook about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to stand about 5 minutes before serving.
• If you like, you may sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

POLLO A LA CREMA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently until juices run clear. Stir in the flour and ketchup, then whisk in the broth. When sauce begins to thicken, reduce heat and stir in the cream. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon the mixture into flour or corn tortillas and serve with rice and beans.

POLLO A LA CREMA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large frying pan. Saute chicken and onion until chicken is no longer pink & onions are translucent.
• Add cream, mushrooms, paprika & chicken base.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Mixture will be somewhat thin, but should be a creamy texture like the consistency of a white sauce.
• Serve hot with warmed flour tortillas and Spanish Rice.

POLLO FUNDIDO

Steps:

• Boil chicken in water (or broth) until cooked through.
• Let cool enough to handle, and then shred. Place in large mixing bowl.
• Saute green pepper and onion in a small amount of butter or oil until pepper is tender and onion is translucent.
• Add to chicken in bowl.
• If you have a deep fryer, fill it up and turn it on. If not, heat up 2 inches of oil in a large fry pan over medium-high heat.
• While the oil is heating, make sauce. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, half and half, and garlic cloves together in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Add half of the sauce mix to the chicken mixture.
• Add 1/2 cup of cheese to chicken mixture, and stir to combine all together.
• Place approximately 1/2 cup of chicken mixture on a tortilla and roll up "burrito style". Repeat for remaining mixture.
• Fry "burritos" in oil until golden brown, turning once if frying in a fry pan.
• Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Place chicken "burritos" in a large glass pan (9x13 is recommended).
• Pour remaining sauce over the top (you can reserve about 3/4 cup, if desired, for serving on the side).
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Place in oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.