Description
Mexican Chicken Fries are the ultimate fusion comfort food—crispy golden fries topped with juicy Tinga chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, jalapeños, avocado, and Mexican crema. This crave-worthy dish is perfect for parties, game days, or a bold Tex-Mex dinner idea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen French fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to your French fries package and cook them until crispy and golden.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add cherry tomatoes, chipotle peppers, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
- Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and pour in the chicken broth; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using forks, then blend the sauce until smooth and return the
- shredded chicken to simmer in the sauce for another 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux, then slowly add milk while whisking.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese until melted into a creamy cheese sauce.
- Once the fries are done, place them on a serving plate or cast iron skillet.
- Top fries with shredded Tinga chicken, drizzle with cheese sauce, and finish with sliced avocado, jalapeños, crema, green onions, and fresh salsa.
- Serve your loaded Mexican Chicken Fries hot and enjoy the bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Notes
- Substitute boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Use an air fryer for crispier, lower-oil French fries.
- Add shredded lettuce or diced tomatoes for a fresher topping option.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chipotle-seasoned jackfruit.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded plate
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken Fries, Tinga Chicken Fries, Loaded Mexican Fries, Spicy Chicken Fries, Chicken Cheese Fries, Tex-Mex Fries, Game Day Appetizer