LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2017

BASICS  TAKEOUT AT HOME

4 Heat oil in large pot over medium heat then add the blender chipotle sauce and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. 5 To assemble tostadas, place 2 tostada shells on each dinner plate and spoon on chicken tinga and sauce. Top with lettuce, cherry toma- toes, avocado, sour cream, cheddar, pickled jalapenos and radishes. Eat immediately. Serves 4

1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced ¼ cup (60 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) shredded sharp cheddar 2 tbsp (30 mL) sliced pickled jalapeños 2 tbsp (30 mL) radishes, sliced

A crunchy base topped with smoky, zippy chicken and loads of fresh garnishes could make this your new Tuesday night taco fix. A quick and easy sauce is layered with flavour, turning humble chicken thighs into Tinga Tostadas Tuesdays!

1 To a large pot on medium-high heat, add chicken stock, garlic and red onion. Bring to a boil, add chicken thighs, cover and lower to a simmer for 30 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside to cool. Strain the stock and reserve. 2 In a blender, combine fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cinnamon and 1 cup (250 mL) of the strained chicken stock. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Note: you’ll have a few cups of delicious chicken stock left over. Either freeze for future use or refrigerate and enjoy over the next 2 days.) 3 Shred cooled chicken by pulling it apart with 2 forks.

4 cups (1 L) chicken stock 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red onion, quartered

2 lbs (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 can (796 mL) diced fire-roasted tomatoes ½ of a 187 mL can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil 8 crunchy corn tostada shells (such as Charras brand) GARNISH ½ head iceberg lettuce, finely sliced ½ cup (125 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved

WHAT TO SERVE Espolon Tequila Reposado LCBO 324855, $39.95 Modelo Especial LCBO 464172, 473 mL, $2.90

CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS

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