Panuchos

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy puffed corn tortillas stuffed with creamy refried beans, egg, and savory chicken
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Panuchos

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 545.2

Description

Panuchos are a beloved Mexican street food that combines texture and flavor in every bite. These crispy, puffed corn tortillas are split open to create a pocket for rich, creamy refried beans and tender slices of hard-boiled egg. The dish is topped with shredded chicken simmered in a tangy, aromatic sauce of onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano. The contrast between the crunchy tortilla, the soft beans, and the juicy chicken makes this a truly satisfying meal. Perfect as an appetizer for parties or a hearty main course for dinner, panuchos bring the vibrant taste of Mexico right to your kitchen table. They are easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped onions, minced garlic, wine vinegar, chicken broth, ground cumin, and dried oregano.
  3. Cook the mixture over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the flavors meld.
  4. Add the thinly sliced cooked chicken to the saucepan and stir gently to warm it through and coat it in the sauce. Remove from heat.
  5. Heat a dry skillet or comal over medium-high heat.
  6. Place one corn tortilla on the hot skillet and press down gently with a spatula. Flip frequently until the tortilla puffs up like a balloon. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. While the tortillas are still warm, use a knife to cut a small slit in the center of each puffed tortilla and gently open it to create a pocket.
  8. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of refried beans into the pocket of each tortilla.
  9. Layer a few slices of hard-boiled egg on top of the beans inside the pocket.
  10. Top the egg and beans with about 2 tablespoons of the warm chicken mixture.
  11. Serve the panuchos immediately while the tortillas are still crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 545.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.4g38%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 178.2mg60%
Sodium 171.5mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 56.4g113%

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

Keywords: mexican, panuchos, corn tortillas, refried beans, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, cumin, oregano, street food, appetizer, main course, crispy, stuffed, guatemalan, yucatan, savory, tangy, party food
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