To begin, we must define what chilaquiles are. There are several definitions surrounding this dish, and summarizing various options, we can define chilaquiles as a Mexican dish made from pieces of fried or toasted corn tortillas, which are drenched in green or red chili sauce (depending on their origins, although nowadays there are more varieties) generally hot, and they can also have extra ingredients to accompany them such as shredded chicken, cheese, cream, and onion, for example. Experts highlight that the word chilaquiles comes from the Nahuatl word chīlaquīlli, composed of chīl(-li) "chile," the main ingredient, and aquīlli a noun derived from the verb aquia "to be immersed in, to enter into something," so aquīlli means "[something] immersed in." Therefore, the word chīlaquīlli, castellanized as chilaquil, means "Immersed in chile" referring to the pieces of corn tortilla. As we can see, unlike enchiladas, chilaquiles are made from pieces of corn tortilla rather than whole tortillas. Some of the basic ingredients are (though they may vary according to the recipe):

• - 1/2 kilo of Tortilla, preferably a day old
• - 25 pieces of Tomato, or tomatillo
• - 25 pieces of Green chili
• - 1/4 piece of Onion
• - 2 cloves of Garlic
• - 1 piece of Cooked chicken breast
• - 1/4 kilo of Panela cheese
• - Enough Chicken broth
• - Enough Oil

Cooking Recipes

To prepare some delicious chilaquiles, here are some original recipes that are very good and easy to make. (we recommend clicking on the title of the recipe for more preparation details) Chilaquiles with Cecina. These chilaquiles with cecina are very tasty for breakfast. Green Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles with chicken and cheese for after a party. Chilaquiles in Green Sauce. This dish of chilaquiles in green sauce is a classic Mexican breakfast. It is delicious the day after a good party accompanied by a cold beer.