Fresh and Flavorful Chicken Tostadas
Fresh and Flavorful Chicken Tostadas are a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines crispy tortillas topped with seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Tostada Shells
- 8-10 pieces Tostada Shells Store-bought or homemade.
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- to taste Salt
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 cup Chopped Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Sliced Avocado
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Optional but recommended.
- 1 piece Lime Cut into wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Rinse the chicken under cold water, then pat dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken. Sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
- If using homemade tostada shells, heat oil in a separate skillet and fry corn tortillas until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and warm the tostada shells briefly in the same skillet.
- Assemble the tostadas by placing a warm shell on a plate, adding a portion of chicken, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado slices.
- Sprinkle cilantro over the assembled tostadas and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
These tostadas can be customized with various toppings and are perfect for any occasion.