Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoons (scant) Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Tenters Or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 5 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Divided
  • 1 whole Avocado
  • 2 whole Large Plum Tomatoes
  • 6 ounces, weight Tortilla Chips
  • 8 ounces, weight Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Scallion

Method

  • Bring small amount of water in a pan equipped with a steaming rack to a boil.
  • Dont let water touch the base of the rack.
  • Combine salt, pepper, chili pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  • If using chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Sprinkle half of spice mixture onto chicken.
  • Place chicken, in a single layer, on steaming rack.
  • Cover and steam for 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken is white throughout.
  • If you have a small steaming rack, you may need to do this in batches.
  • Shred chicken using two forks.
  • Add 2 tablespoon of water from pan and 4 tablespoons of lime juice to remaining spice mix.
  • Pour over chicken and mix to combine.
  • Peel and remove seed from avocado.
  • Dice tomatoes.
  • Combine avocado, tomatoes, and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven on low broil with rack on upper half of oven but not directly under heat source.
  • Line a standard size cookie sheet with tortilla chips.
  • Add layers as follows: half of cheese, chicken, avocado and tomato, scallions, and finally, top with remaining cheese.
  • Broil for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Keep a close eye on it as it will burn quickly.