The colder weather means it’s time for holiday parties! Getting together with your friends for some delicious appetizers lots of great conversation and holiday cheer is one of my favourite parts of the season. I love the opportunity to get dressed up and put together a holiday appetizer that is easy and delicious! This recipe for 15 Minute Mexican Chicken Appetizers takes very little time and can be made ahead with just some assembly the night of the party. In my mind that is a win-win – delicious, easy, can be made ahead and guests big and little will love it!
This appetizer can be made with any leftover cooked chicken but I used a grocery store rotisserie chicken removing the cooking step altogether.
15 Minute Mexican Chicken Appetizers
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
*1/4 cup salsa (I used medium to kick up the heat a little)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
juice of 1 lime
tortilla chips (I used red organic chips for a festive look)
*increase to 1/2 cup for a mix with more sauce
Directions:
In a small bowl combine cumin, coriander, salsa, lime juice and cilantro. Mix to combine. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour up to 1 day. When ready to serve spoon chicken mixture on top of tortilla chip and place on platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Easy to make appetizers with Mexican flavoured chicken. Serve cold and garnish with cilantro for a great starter for a party or dinner.
- 1 cup cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander ground
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- tortilla chips
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In a small bowl combine cumin, coriander, salsa, lime juice and cilantro.
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Mix to combine.
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.
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Cover and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour up to 1 day.
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When ready to serve spoon chicken mixture on top of tortilla chip and place on platter.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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This is a great idea and recipe! I am always looking for new appies for the holidays and I love Mexican food and flavours. Thanks!
Thanks for this I love the red chips with it
Thanks for the awesome recipe,i can’t wait to try it !
Would love to try this recipe. Yummm!
These appetizers looks so good. I plan to try them this coming week.
Great idea! Especially great for dieting because of portion control.
I want to make this dish, looks very easy to follow
These look so tasty, I’m always looking for more easy recipes
I will try this recipe. It would be great for the colder weather.
Ooh I think the lime would really make these flavors pop! What a unique appetizer idea!