Want a chicken tortilla recipe that costs 75p per portion?
This a full flavour packed and colourful dish that is really worth the effort of putting together. It will taste 100 times better than any packet bought mix and it can use up a whole range of leftovers in the fridge. Why not give this chicken tortilla recipe a try today?
My main two ingredients that had to be used up were half a chicken carcassĀ and a pan of cooked rice, so with the skies a funny shade of grey, I thought that we would bring a bit of colour into our lives and feel the love for Mexico.
For this chicken tortilla recipe, you will need….
1 dish of shredded chicken
4 cups of cooked rice
1 onion diced finely
2 garlic cloves chopped or 1tsp garlic paste
1tsp paprika
1tsp chili powder
1tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
HOMEMADE TORTILLA (8)
2 cups of self raising flour
good pinch of salt
3/4 cup of water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. natural yogurt ( not compulsory)
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chilli powder
GUACAMOLE
1 ripe avocado
half a very finely chopped onion
bunch of finely chopped coriander
1 tomato finely chopped
half the juice of a lime
pinch of salt
If you like heat, add a chili.
The thought of making your own tortilla’s fill a lot of people with dread, but this chicken tortilla recipe is actually VERY simple.
Firstly just pop your all of the tortilla ingredients into a bowl and mix, I added the turmeric to give it a nice yellow colour and the chilli to give it a gentle heat.
Slowly add the water and this will bind it all together, I always rub flour into my hands and mix it with my hands. If the dough is too dry add a little nit more water and if oil is too sticky and wet, add a bit of flour.
You are aiming for an elastic consistency and when this is achieved. turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for around 5 minutes.
Break the dough into 8 balls and roll them out with a rolling pin, you are aiming for disks around 10cm wide and not too thick.
In a flat frying pan, pour a tiny bit of oil in, just so that there is a thin coating on the bottom, and place it on a high heat, when this the oil is hot, place a tortilla in to the pan and cook for around a minute, lift up the edge of the tortilla and if it is starting the brown turn this over and cook on the other side.
Repeat with the other 7 tortillas and leave them to cool.In a large pan, fry the onions and garlic in some oil for around 3 minutes, when they are transparent, add the spices and cook for a further minute. Add the chicken and the rice, making sure that everything gets coated well and cook until it is piping hot.
Remove the rice from the heat and have your tortillas and an oven proof dish to hand. Put the oven onto a medium heat (180′) and place one tortilla onto a flat surface.
You will need to try and estimate the filling into 8 portions and one by one you will start filling up the Tortillas. Place the filling into the centre and you will be wrapping them up into an almost rectangle shape, please see the photo.
Do this with the following parcels and if you have any leftover rice, pop this down the sides of the tortillas or on top.
Luckily I picked up some Hot and spicy cheddar which was marked down to 49p and this was sprinkled on top. Try not to smother them with cheese, I only used half of the packet and then place this in the hot oven for around 15 minutes, just so that the tortillas crisp up and the cheese melts.
While the dish ofĀ gawjusness is in the oven , rock on with the guacamole.
Again, this is super simple and this will taste 100 times better than any ready made, expensive stuff !!
Take your ripe avocado and roll in in your hands to make this soft. Slice it down the middle and remove the pip, Spoon out the flesh into a dish and mush it down with a fork, when it is totally smashed, add the lime, onions, tomatoes, salt and coriander and mix well.
If you want a big kick add some chillies, if not, you have your guacamole ready to go.
I served this with some tri coloured tomatoes, which I had grown and not only wasĀ the taste was fantasticĀ butĀ the mix of colour and texture was fab !.
ENJOY xx
What a easy to follow idea. I am going to make a vegetarian one
Ohhh a halloumi tortilla would be delicious x
Love the idea of more colourful food now it’s getting dark so early outside. I’ve never made my own tortillas before – must give it a whirl!
Colourful food is not only healthy but it can brighten up the darkest days Faith !
Thank you for your comment, I hope that you enjoy the Tortillas x
OMG – this looks amazing. How long do you keep a chicken for though? I’ve had mine in the fridge for three days now, and not sure if I should throw it out or make this!
Charlotte, thank you for your comment. I personally would use it after three days, but if in doubt, chuck it out !! x
These look absolutely delicious! I love making tortillas, so much money to be saved. I’m starving after reading this – off to raid the cupboards now you’ve inspired me.
OMG Katy, I am always starving I am the greediest foodie in Wales !
Glad this has inspired you xxx
Oh yum this sounds so good! Perfect for a quick Monday night supper using up the bits from my Sunday roast x
This is an ideal dish for Sunday leftovers !
I hope that you enjoy it Hollie x
Love this, will definitely be making this for my 4. Thanks
I hope this turns out fab x
Omg that looks delicious. ….definitely going to try and make this. Love it
You will love it Kulli x
Oh how cool…I have always bought the packs..am deffo going to give this a go. I love guacamole too. Will add to our meal planner this week
Lynn the taste difference and price change will be huge ! x
Brill recipe, so easy to follow and full of of ingredients always in my cupboard so was easy to keep the cost down, whilst still being really healthy xx
We all have sooooo much stuff in our dry stores, you could make a feast out of most of it Laura ! x
These look amazing! What a fab idea – I will most definitely give these a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe it will save me money for sure š
Thank you for your comment Francesca, I hope you enjoy eating them as much as us ! x
Another fabulous idea – looks so good and yet money saving at the same time. Great ‘know how’ to make the most out of fridge bits and bobs!
Thank you for your comment Sue x
I am the same, I start with a clean kitchen and end up in a totally new kitchen after 5 minutes !!
Your cake looked Fab !!!