Description
BBQ chicken tostadas are a delicious twist on traditional Mexican tostadas featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with tender, shredded chicken mixed with zesty barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas: 8 small tortillas
- Shredded cooked chicken: 2 cups
- Barbecue sauce: 1 cup
- Red onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Avocado: 1 large, sliced
- Lime: 1, cut into wedges
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the barbecue sauce and mix well.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry each corn tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the tortillas and place them on a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkling with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the barbecue chicken mixture onto each crispy tortilla, spreading it evenly.
- For a healthier option, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), brush tortillas with olive oil, and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with shredded jackfruit or roasted vegetables.
- For spicy tostadas, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Store-bought tostada shells can be used for convenience.
- Prepare components in advance for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Tostadas, Mexican, Easy Recipe, Quick Meal