Description
Crispy, smoky, and perfectly cheesy campfire nachos made with hearth-forged corn chips, marinated chicken, and a savory garlic-chile base. A Modern Tex-Mex masterpiece for campfire gatherings.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons achiote paste
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup masa harina
1/2 cup warm water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 white button mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup Mexican crema
Instructions
Marinate chicken breasts in achiote paste, lime juice, and chili powder for 20 minutes
In a bowl, mix masa harina with water to form a smooth dough
Roll dough into thin rounds (6-8 pieces) and cut into wedges for homemade tortilla chips
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat
Sauté garlic, chopped jalapeno, and smoked paprika until fragrant
Add mushrooms, onion, and broth to create a smoky base; simmer 10 minutes
Dry remaining olive oil in the pot until lightly smoking
Toast masa wedges in the hot oil until golden; drain on paper towels
Working over charcoal or fire, layer the following in the Dutch oven: cooked mushroom-onion mixture, toasted chips, shredded Oaxaca cheese, then caramelized garlic-chile glaze
Let cheese melt completely before adding raw chicken pieces
Cover and cook over medium heat until chicken is fully cooked (165°F)
Top with cilantro, avocado slices, and crema just before serving
Notes
Use Oaxaca cheese substitute (mozzarella or asadero if unavailable)
For gluten-free version, ensure masa harina is certified gluten-free
Adjust jalapeno amount for desired spice level
Charring tortilla chips directly over fire creates best crispiness
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Campfire Cooking
- Cuisine: Modern Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
