0.5teaspoonchili powdersubstitute cayenne for more heat
.25teaspoonsea salt
.25teaspoonblack pepper
2tablespoonsmilk
Papaya Mango Salsa
1ripe mangopeeled and diced
1ripe papayapeeled, seeded, and diced
0.5cupdiced red onion
0.5teaspoonchipotle chili powderor chili powder of your choice
3tablespoonschopped, fresh cilantro
2tablespoonsfresh lime juice
Hawaiian Chicken
0.5cuppineapple juicecanned or fresh
3tablespoonstamarior soy sauce
3tablespoonsbrown sugar
0.5teaspoonChinese 5-spice
1tablespoonfish sauce
1tablespoonchili-garlic paste
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts
Wonton Chips
24wonton wrappercut in half diagonally
olive oilfor frying or baking
sea salt
Assemble
1cupshredded Jack cheeseor Pepper Jack
1cupshredded sharp cheddar
2green onions or chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Garlic-lime sauce:
Add the mayonnaise, pressed garlic, lime juice and zest, chili powder, sea salt and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk to combine, gradually adding milk to thin sauce to your desired consistency. Set aside or chill until ready to serve.
Papaya mango salsa
Split the mango in half and remove the large seed in the center. Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes. Run a chefs knife between the skin and the flesh to separate the cubes and place them in a large bowl.
Slice a papaya in half and remove the seeds from the center with a spoon. Lay each side flesh side up and slice in both directions to create cubes. Scoop out the cube with a large spoon like you would do with an avocado. Place the cubes in the bowl with the mango.
Add the red onion, cilantro, chipotle pepper, and lime juice to the bowl and mix to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Asian Chicken
Mix the pineapple juice, soy sauce/coconut aminos, brown sugar/honey, ginger, garlic, Chinese five spice, fish sauce, and chili-garlic paste together in a small bowl.
Cook the chicken in a pressure cooker:
Pour the sauce into the liner of an Instant Pot. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat the chicken. Secure the lid and twist into the locking position. Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” and set time for 10 minutes.
When the Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes before opening. If the pressure has not dropped completely, turn the pressure release valve to release the remaining steam.
Bake the in the oven:
Place the chicken breasts and the sauce in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until a thermometer reads 165 degrees in the center of the breast.
Shred chicken with two forks and place in a mixing bowl. Mix the shredded chicken with some of the cooking liquid to completely coat with flavor. Set aside.
Fry the wonton chips:
Heat olive oil in a skillet until it reaches 350 degrees. Cut the wonton wrappers in half to create triangles. Add them to the hot oil about 10 at a time and cook until crispy and golden brown, flipping them over halfway through. Remove from oil with a spider strainer or slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Bake the wonton chips:
Divide the wonton triangles between two baking sheets making sure to keep them in a single layer. Brush or spray with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes, reversing the pans halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Assemble the nachos:
Arrange the wonton chips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spoon the chicken mixture over the top of the chips. Top with the shredded cheese. Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the papaya mango salsa evenly over the top then drizzle with the garlic-lime sauce. Serve with additional sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro or diced green onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
The size of papayas varies greatly by variety and time of year. If the papaya is double the size of the mango, as mine was, only use half of the papaya. You want equal amounts of each fruit.
For even more flavor, add diced jalapeño pepper to the salsa and sliced peppers as a garnish.
Wonton wrapper can be found in the refrigerated section in most grocery stores.