Gorditas with chicken and avocado

🌮 Gorditas with Chicken and Avocado are a delightful blend of crispy corn cakes, tender seasoned chicken, and creamy avocado. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this Mexican classic delivers a balance of rich flavors and contrasting textures in every bite. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a must-try dish for any food lover!

🌟 Nutritional Benefits: Packed with lean protein from the chicken, healthy fats from the avocado, and fiber from the corn cakes, this dish is both hearty and nourishing. The fresh ingredients and balanced flavors make it a wholesome choice for the whole family.

💡 Quick Tip: Add a squeeze of lime for an extra tangy kick or drizzle with a creamy chipotle sauce for added heat. Swap the chicken for beans or cheese for a vegetarian option.

📌 Serving Suggestion: Pair your gorditas with a fresh salad or rice and beans for a complete meal. For more Mexican-inspired recipes, check out our Main Course Collection.

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Gorditas with chicken and avocado

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Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 200  °C Servings: 6 Calories: 2004

Author: Ramo Cooking Method: Thermomix

Dough

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Servings

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  200 g cornmeal

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  30 g flour

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  1 teaspoon baking powder

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  30 ml sunflower oil

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  255 ml water

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  ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Umplutura

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  990 ml water

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  1 carrot (cut into pieces (2.5 cm))

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  85 g potatoes (cut into pieces (2.5 cm))

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  55 g red onion or leek (cut into pieces (2.5 cm))

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  3 fire fresh cilantro (the leaves and tender part of the stems)

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  4 teaspoons chicken paste concentrate

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  30 ml extra virgin olive oil

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  350 g chicken (fără oase, fără piele, tăiat în bucăți (2.5 cm))

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  55 g red onion (cut into pieces)

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  200 g avocado (cut into pieces (approximately 1 cm))

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  30 g cream cheese (Philadelphia)

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  1 pinch salt (to taste)

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  1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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  8 tablespoons of feta cheese

Instructions

1. Dough preparation method

   1. Place the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, oil, water, and salt into the mixing bowl and knead for 20 sec/Speed. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside. Wash the mixing bowl.

2. Filling preparation method

   1. Place the water, carrot, potatoes, leek, red onion, cilantro, chicken paste concentrate, and olive oil into the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec/Speed 5.
   2. Insert the steaming basket, weigh the chicken into it, and poach for 20 min/Varoma/Speed 1. Remove the steaming basket with the spatula, set aside the chicken broth for later use (see recommendation), and transfer the poached chicken to the mixing bowl. Shred the chicken for 4 sec/Reverse/Speed 4. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
   3. Place the red onion in the mixing bowl and chop for 3 sec/Speed 5. Transfer to the bowl with the shredded chicken.
   4. Add the avocado, cream cheese, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl and blend for 3 sec/Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and blend for an additional 2 sec/Speed 5. Combine with the chicken and onion mixture, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate until ready to use.
   5. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
   6. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape them into balls, then flatten them into discs (approximately 9 cm). Wet your finger and run it around the edges to smooth out any cracks. Place the discs on the prepared baking sheet and cover with a kitchen towel.
   7. Lightly brown the discs over medium heat in a non-stick skillet, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
   8. Split the gorditas with a serrated knife, without separating them completely. Place 1 tablespoon of feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of chicken filling in each split gordita. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 2004kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Protein 24g48%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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