Description
These Chicken Al Pastor Loaded Fries are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining tender marinated chicken with the cheesy goodness of loaded fries, topped with sweet pineapple and tangy crema. Perfect for a fun meal or as a game day snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons achiote paste
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Loaded Fries:
- 1 bag (about 20 oz) frozen seasoned French fries
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crema or sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine achiote paste, pineapple juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate.
- Cook the Fries: Cook fries until crispy.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Assemble: Arrange fries, sprinkle with cheese, melt in the oven, top with chicken, pineapple, onion, cilantro, and crema.
- Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded fries portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
