LOADED BARBECUE CHICKEN NACHOS

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Fresh homemade salsa and barbecue chicken nuggets bring bright and summery flavors to these crowd-friendly nachos any time of year. The salsa can be made earlier in the day and refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 17-ounce box breaded barbecue-flavored chicken nuggets with flavor packet (if included)
1 cup frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 small plum tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 small red onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 cups tortilla chips (about 8 ounces)
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 16 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • For the chicken and salsa: Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Bake the chicken nuggets according to the oven method on the package directions. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa. Toss together the corn, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno with brine, olive oil, tomatoes, avocado, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • For the nachos: Combine the beans, adobo sauce and olive oil in a medium bowl. Spread the tortilla chips in an 11-by-15-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Top with the shredded cheese and the bean mixture. Bake on the top rack until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • While the nachos bake, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the contents of the flavor packet if included.
  • Top the baked nachos with the salsa and chicken bites. Dollop the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves and jalapeno slices. Serve with lime wedges.

Malik Bhai
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These nachos were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Legend Bilal
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These nachos were delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the toppings were all perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Umu Almaz Abdirashid
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These nachos were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Butter Fly
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These nachos were delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the toppings were all perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Hafeez Ali
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These nachos were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Khan Akbar
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I'm not a big fan of nachos, but these were actually really good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all fresh and flavorful.


Rashidul Islam
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These nachos were delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the toppings were all perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Haseeba Write's
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These nachos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all fresh and flavorful.


Rose love
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These nachos were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the toppings were all fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sarmad Murtaza
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These nachos were amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the toppings were all so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Azina Khaton
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I made these nachos for my family and they loved them! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the toppings were all perfectly balanced. We will definitely be making these again.


Bobby Conerly
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These nachos were a hit at my party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the toppings were all fresh and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.