INGREDIENTS
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For the chicken:
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1 (3-pound) chicken?
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1 sprig cilantro?
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1 jalapeño, cut in half?
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1/2 tablespoon kosher salt?
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1 teaspoon black peppercorns?
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Or
1 3-pound cooked chicken (roasted or poached), shredded
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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For the salsa:?
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1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted?
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1/4 medium yellow onion, peeled?
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2 whole cloves garlic, peeled?
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2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and cut in half ?
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1/2 cup cilantro ?
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
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For the gorditas:
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1 3/4 cups masa harina
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon lard or shortening, melted
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1 1/4 cups water
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Oil for frying
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For serving:
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Shredded iceberg lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Salsa