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On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:10:35 -0600, (Mark D) wrote:

>Hi Carol, Here's what I like:
>
>What I do when I have left over baked chicken (Or leftovers from the
>Colonel), is to break the chicken up into small bite size pieces making
>sure that I'm not using any gristle, fat, skin, and place about a cup,
>or more of this into a small saucepan, with lid.
>
>Add about a rounded tsp Paprika, rounded tsp Chili powder, a dash of
>garlic powder, a small dash of Cumin, a dash of Black Pepper, and I'll
>add to the pan about 4 tablespoons of water, mix, and simmer on low heat
>mixing for a few minutes.
>Sample, and if you think it use a tad more salt, add to taste, but be
>careful.
>
>The idea is to give the Chicken a little bit of Character. but not to
>overdo it, that the chicken flavor is totally lost. Cumin, and Garlic
>are powerful seasonings, so be careful with these.
>
>Then, I'll take fresh Corn Tortillas, fry them in oil in a small fry pan
>for about 20-30 seconds each till they crisp up a bit, and drain on
>paper towels.
>I'll use two Tortillas per Taco, and in between the Tortillas, I'll
>place a slice of Kraft American Cheese. Spoon a couple tablespoons of
>the chicken mixture onto the Tortillas, and then add condiments like
>Cilantro/Onion/Lettuce/Avocado/Tomato/Hot Sauce.
>
>I guarantee you'll like these! Very tasty! Mark


Mmmmmm! That does sound good. Looks like we're going to buy an entire
flock of chickens, just to try all these great recipes and techniques!

Carol
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"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_