Authentic Chicken Alambre

A flavorful Mexican dish combining tender chicken, savory bacon, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, served with warm tortillas.

35 min total Base: 4 servings 600 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: Vegetable oil, Bacon, Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Red bell peppers, Red onion, Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella cheese, Flour tortillas, Avocado, Fresh cilantro, Salsa, Lime wedges — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Vegetable oil

1 tbsp(fixed)

Bacon

6 oz(fixed)

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs

12 oz(fixed)

Red bell peppers

2 pieces(fixed)

Red onion

1 piece(fixed)

Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella cheese

8 oz(fixed)

Flour tortillas

4 pieces(fixed)

Avocado

1 piece(fixed)

Fresh cilantro

0.25 cup(fixed)

Salsa

0.25 cup(fixed)

Lime wedges

4 pieces(fixed)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the bacon pieces and cook until they begin to crisp, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook until they are no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.

4. Add the sliced red bell peppers and red onion to the skillet, cooking until they soften, about 3 minutes.

5. Sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese over the mixture, stirring until it begins to melt.

6. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the alambre mixture on warm flour tortillas.

7. Garnish with slices of avocado, fresh cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime juice.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your authentic Chicken Alambre.

💡 Chef's Tip

For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeño peppers along with the bell peppers and onion.

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