Episode 3: Chicken Enchiladas
"Hello everybody and welcome back to a new episode of our show cooking with Astrid and Hiccup. I'm Hiccup and this is my lovely co-host and girlfriend Astrid." Hiccup introduces as he and Astrid take the stage arm in arm.
"Hello everybody!" Astrid chirped. "Today we are making chi-OUCH" She said as an overhead microphone bobbed against her head. "Fishlegs, what in Thor?"
"Sorry" Fishlegs said. "I'm just a little distracted today."
"Oh and what has gotten you all worked up?" Snotlout asked while wiggling his eyebrows. "Is it a girl?"
"In fact it is Snot." Fishlegs grinned.
"Wait what?!" Snotlout now exclaimed. "Dude, when were you going to tell us?"
"Well nothing is certain yet. "I'm meeting Heather for our first date tonight." Fishlegs mumbled as his cheeks started to get rosy.
"So Heather is her name." Tuffnut now interjected. "So how did you meet? Spill!"
"Oh my Thor not you too!!" Fishlegs exclaimed as the audience leaned forward and nodded.
"Oh come on Fish. You know how much we like to gossip." Snotlout simply said to Fishlegs who let out a groan.
"And this is why I'm not saying anything yet." Fishlegs muttered.
"PSsst, Astrid." Hiccup whispered. "Ten bucks that they follow Fishlegs on his date tonight."
"Twenty if they choose some cheesy disguise." Astrid whispered back.
"C...Can we just continue?" Fishlegs asked as Tuffnut and Snotlout gave him knowing looks.
"Okay, today we'll be making chicken enchiladas." Hiccup said as Snotlout got some close up shots while still snickering. "For the ingredients we'll need 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast, Salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons cumin powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Mexican Spice Blend, 1 red onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup frozen corn, thawed, 5 canned whole green chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped, 4 canned chipotle chiles, seeded and minced, 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour, 16 corn tortillas, 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce, canned, 1 cup shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses, and for the garnish, chopped cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, sour cream, chopped tomatoes."
"Coat large saute pan with oil." Hiccup explained as Astrid hummed while demonstrating. "Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken over medium heat, allow 7 minutes each side or until no longer pink. Sprinkle chicken with cumin, garlic powder and Mexican spices before turning." Hiccup now showed as Snotlout moved in for another close up. "Remove chicken to a platter, and allow to cool."
There was suddenly a loud crash from backstage. Both Astrid and Hiccup looked towards the noise when Ruffnut shouted "DON'T WORRY EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT!"
"Excuse me for a moment." Tuffnut quickly said before he darted offstage. There was some shouting before another loud crash followed and then total silence.
Hiccup looked at Astrid. "Nope, no naha." Astrid stated holding out her hands. "I don't want to know."
Hiccup pouted but let it drop. If it was anything twin related they would know soon enough. Hiccup returned his attention back to the saucepan he had in his hand. "Okay next we sauté onion and garlic in chicken drippings until tender. Add corn and chiles. Stir well to combine. Add canned tomatoes, ad sauté for 1 minute."
"Pull chicken breasts apart by hand into shredded strips." Hiccup explained and Astrid said cheerfully "I've been waiting for this, bore tearing into the chicken."
"At least Tuffnut isn't here to see this." Snotlout whispered to Fishlegs who nodded.
"I wonder if Tuffnut's Chicken did anything to annoy Astrid again?" Fishlegs asked.
Hiccup who this time did not comment on the savage tearing of the chicken then said "Add shredded chicken to saute pan, combine with vegetables. Dust the mixture with flour to help set."
"Now we microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds. This softens them and makes them more pliable. Coat the bottom of 2, 13 by 9-inch, pans with a ladle of enchilada sauce." Hiccup explained and then turned to Astrid who had mellowed after tearing up the chicken to see her swipe a taste of the sauce.
"Using a large shallow bowl, dip each tortilla in enchilada sauce to lightly coat. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla. Fold over filling, place 8 enchiladas in each pan with seam side down. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese."
"All that's left is to bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven until cheese melts. Garnish with cilantro, scallion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes before serving. Serve with Spanish rice and beans." Astrid now said as she produced some of the pre-made food.
"Those do look mighty tasty." Snotlout mumbled and the audience was agreeing with him.
"Well that's all for today" Hiccup said as he and Astrid waved at the audience. "We hope to see yo-"
Astrid was interrupted as a baby Deathsong fluttered past them on stage followed by Ruffnut and Tuffnut who were partially covered in amber and chasing the baby with nets.
"As I was saying" Astrid said rolling her eyes at the twins. "We hope to see you all next episode."
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Producer's note:
(Walks past and hears Tuffnut crying) "What happened?"
Tuffnut: "Chicken is missing!!" (Tuffnut wailed)
Me: (Rolls eyes) "Chicken is just on a date with the rooster from down the lane."
Tuffnut: "WHAT!!"
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