Chicken Gorditas

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all of the dough ingredients in a medium mixing bowl using a hand mixer.
2. 2
   Divide dough into eight pieces.
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   Roll into balls and using the palm of your hand flatten each ball slightly forming a disc.
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   (not too thin)
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   Place a small amount of oil on a griddle and cook each disc on medium high heat on both sides until lightly browned.
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   Wrap in foil and save until later.
7. 7
   Prepare chicken.
8. 8
   Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
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   Until chicken is fully cooked.
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    Remove chicken (save the leftover water) cut each breast in half and place in a large mixing bowl with 1/2 cup of the chicken stock.
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    (Save the rest of the stock for rice)
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    Using a hand mixer shred your chicken.
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    When finished cover with foil and save for later.
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    Prepare your rice.
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    Place oil in saucepan over medium high heat.
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    Add rice and fry until light brown.
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    Add your 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock your sazon and stir once.
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    Tightly cover with a lid and reduce heat low for 20mins.
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    Do not stir in the mean time.
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    When finished remove from heat.
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    And fluff with a fork before serving.
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    Prepare refried beans.
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    I use a can of pinto beans cooked over medium jigh heat and then smash them.
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    Fry Gorditas.
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    Place 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
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    Cut gorditas almost all the way through like a bun.
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    Fry on each side but be sure to keep a fork in the middle while frying to keep it from frying shut.
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    Remove from oil and place on paper towel.
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    Spread beans inside each gordita.
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    Add a handful of chicken a handful of cheese, shredded lettuce a slice of tomato and drizzle with some crema mexicana.
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    (Its easier to cut the gorditas all the way through once fried and assemble like a sandwich)
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    Serve with beans and rice and salsa.