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Chicken Tortas

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Ingredients

• 8   Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Thighs
• 1 7 oz can  Casa Fiesta Chipotle Peppers
• 6 tbsp  Cumin
• 3 tbsp  Mexene Chili Powder
• 1 bunch  Cilantro, chopped
• 1 med  Onion, diced
• 2 cups  Chicken Broth
• 1 can  Casa Fiesta Jalapeno Relish
• 2 cloves  Garlic, minced
• 1   Salt & Pepper , to taste
• 8 loaves  Torta or Small Sandwich Rolls

Directions

1. In a blender, add the chipotle peppers, cumin, Mexene, 1/2 cilantro, 1/2 diced onion, chicken broth, Casa Fiesta Chipotle Peppers and garlic.
2. Blend on high 30 seconds.
3. Empty into a stock pot and add the chicken thighs.
4. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 2 hours or until the thighs are tender.
5. Remove thighs from the liquid and allow to cool.
6. When cool, shred by hand and return to liquid mixture and keep warm.
7. To assemble torta, add the chicken and dress with the remaining chopped onion and cilantro.

Yield: 8 servings
Preptime: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 - 15 minutes