Get ready to transport your kitchen into the vibrant streets of Mexico with these mouthwatering chicken sopes that are about to become your new obsession! Imagine a crispy corn base cradling tender shredded chicken, topped with creamy beans, fresh lettuce, and a burst of salsa that will make your dinner guests think you've secretly trained with a Mexican abuela. These sopes aren't just a meal; they're a flavor explosion that combines traditional Mexican street food techniques with irresistible comfort.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 sopes (thick corn tortillas)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Prepare the sopes base by warming the thick corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until slightly crisp and pliable.
- Using the back of a spoon, carefully pinch and fold the edges of each tortilla to create a raised border, forming a small boat-like shape that will hold the toppings.
- Heat refried beans in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even warming.
- Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans on each sope as a base layer, creating a seal that will help hold other ingredients.
- Top the bean-covered sopes with evenly distributed shredded chicken, ensuring each sope has a generous portion.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce over the chicken to add fresh crispness and color.
- Drizzle sour cream across the sopes in a zigzag pattern for added creaminess.
- Spoon salsa over the top, distributing it evenly to provide a tangy and spicy element.
- Finish by crumbling queso fresco over the sopes, which will add a distinctive tangy and salty flavor.
- Serve immediately while sopes are still warm and toppings are fresh.
Tips
- • Warm your corn tortillas slowly to ensure they're pliable without breaking when you create the signature sope border. • Use the back of a spoon to gently shape the tortilla edges, creating a sturdy "boat" that can hold all your delicious toppings. • Make sure your refried beans are warm but not too hot when spreading, to prevent soggy sopes. • For extra flavor, consider seasoning your shredded chicken with Mexican spices like cumin or chili powder before adding to the sopes. • Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the perfect texture - crispy base, warm toppings, and fresh garnishes. • If preparing for a crowd, you can prep components separately and assemble just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg
