Shredded Mexican Chicken Baked Potatoes

If you are looking for a loaded baked potato recipe that feels hearty, easy and full of flavour, these Shredded Mexican Chicken Baked Potatoes are a great weeknight dinner.

Crispy baked potatoes are filled with seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomato, grated cheese, sour cream, red onion, coriander and fresh lime. It is simple comfort food with plenty going on.

For the best flavour and tenderness, make this recipe using Chicken Thigh Fillets from The Lucky Pig.

Ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
• 2 chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 x 400g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated cheese
• Small handful of coriander, roughly chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Rub the potatoes with oil, season with salt and bake for 1 hour, or until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.
3. Season the chicken thighs with cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, salt and pepper.
4. Pan-fry the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
5. Rest the chicken, then shred with two forks.
6. Toss the shredded chicken with black beans and half the diced tomato.

7. Cut a deep cross into each baked potato and gently squeeze open.
8. Pile the potatoes with the shredded chicken and black bean mixture.
9. Top with grated cheese, sour cream, remaining diced tomato, red onion and coriander.
10. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Details

• Serves: 2
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Ready to make this recipe at home? Grab your Chicken Thigh Fillets from The Lucky Pig.

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If you enjoyed these loaded baked potatoes, you might also like our Crispy Fried Chicken Burger with Sticky Chilli Glaze.

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