Mango Salsa BBQ Chicken Nachos (Print)

Layered chips with BBQ chicken, mango salsa, cheese, beans, and garnishes make a festive sharing platter.

# Ingredients:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (ensure gluten-free if required)

→ Mango Salsa

03 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Nachos Assembly

10 - 8 ounces tortilla chips (select gluten-free if required)
11 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
12 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
14 - 1 avocado, diced (optional)
15 - 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
16 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and allow to heat fully.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce until chicken is generously coated.
03 - Combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl, stirring gently to mix. Reserve until assembly.
04 - Arrange half the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or ovenproof platter. Top evenly with half the BBQ chicken, black beans, corn kernels, and cheese. Repeat layers with remaining chips and ingredients.
05 - Transfer layered nachos to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove nachos from oven. Immediately top with prepared mango salsa, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and dollops of sour cream as desired.
07 - Present nachos while warm, ensuring toppings remain fresh and vibrant.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand or can easily find at any grocery store
  • Naturally gluten-free if you pick the right chips and BBQ sauce
  • Big hit for parties game days or when you just want something vibrant and satisfying
  • Customizable for different diets like vegetarian or dairy-free
02 -
  • High fiber and protein from beans chicken and corn
  • Can be made entirely gluten-free
  • A total meal on one sheet pan that feeds a group
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melting results I learned the hard way that pre-shredded cheese can clump
  • Layer thoroughly so the bottom chips do not end up bare
  • Taste your mango before dicing Sometimes I have switched to pineapple last minute if the mango is too firm or sour

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