Monterey Chicken Nachos

Directions

1. 1
   Bring small amount of water in a pan equipped with a steaming rack to a boil.
2. 2
   Dont let water touch the base of the rack.
3. 3
   Combine salt, pepper, chili pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
4. 4
   If using chicken breast, cut into 1-inch thick strips.
5. 5
   Sprinkle half of spice mixture onto chicken.
6. 6
   Place chicken, in a single layer, on steaming rack.
7. 7
   Cover and steam for 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken is white throughout.
8. 8
   If you have a small steaming rack, you may need to do this in batches.
9. 9
   Shred chicken using two forks.
10. 10
    Add 2 tablespoon of water from pan and 4 tablespoons of lime juice to remaining spice mix.
11. 11
    Pour over chicken and mix to combine.
12. 12
    Peel and remove seed from avocado.
13. 13
    Dice tomatoes.
14. 14
    Combine avocado, tomatoes, and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice in a small bowl.
15. 15
    Preheat oven on low broil with rack on upper half of oven but not directly under heat source.
16. 16
    Line a standard size cookie sheet with tortilla chips.
17. 17
    Add layers as follows: half of cheese, chicken, avocado and tomato, scallions, and finally, top with remaining cheese.
18. 18
    Broil for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
19. 19
    Keep a close eye on it as it will burn quickly.