Description
Crispy chicken tostadas with avocado salsa bring Mexican street flavors to home kitchens with minimal effort. Crunchy tortillas topped with seasoned chicken and fresh salsa verde create a quick, satisfying meal you will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chicken, shredded
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans, low sodium, drained & rinsed
- 8 corn tortillas or tostada shells
- 4 avocados, medium, diced
- 3 tomatoes, medium, diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps red onion, finely chopped
- Juice from 1 lime
- ½ cup feta or Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Tostada Foundation: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly misting with cooking spray and seasoning with salt for a crisp, golden base.
- Avocado Salsa Creation: In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, avocado chunks, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Gently fold ingredients, allowing flavors to meld and intensify. Season with salt and let rest.
- Tostada Assembly: Bake tortillas until transforming into golden, crisp platforms, rotating midway to ensure even browning. Remove from oven and create a robust layer of black beans across each shell.
- Protein and Topping Layer: Distribute shredded chicken evenly over the bean foundation. Top generously with the prepared avocado salsa, ensuring vibrant ingredients are visible. Finish by crumbling cheese over the tostadas for a creamy, rich final touch.
Notes
- Optimize Tortilla Crispness: Use corn tortillas at room temperature for even, golden browning; patting them dry prevents sogginess and ensures maximum crunchiness.
- Salsa Flavor Enhancer: Let salsa sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop a more intense, balanced taste profile.
- Chicken Preparation Tip: Shred chicken while still warm for easier, more consistent texture and better absorption of seasoning.
- Serving Strategy: Assemble tostadas just before serving to maintain the perfect balance between crispy shell and fresh toppings, preventing soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg