Making fried tortilla strips
Crumbling store-bought tortilla chips is the easy way to
make the bed of crunchy chips that the tequila lime chicken
rests on. But, you can make tortilla strips like those
served at the restaurant by cutting a stack of eight 6-inch
corn tortillas in half. Stack the halves on top of each
other and slice the tortillas into thin strips. Fry the
tortilla strips in 2 cups of oil preheated in a large
skillet for 3-5 minutes or until crispy. Salt lightly and
cool on paper towels to drain.