Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering Mexican culinary adventure that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast! These Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Salsa are not just a meal; they're a vibrant celebration of textures and flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. With crispy tostada shells, creamy refried beans, tender shredded chicken, and a zesty avocado salsa, this recipe promises to be your new go-to dish for impressing family and friends.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken, dicing the avocado, tomatoes, and red onion, and juicing the lime.
- Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through and smooth. If too thick, add a little water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Lay out the tostada shells on a clean work surface or serving platter.
- Spread a thin, even layer of warm refried beans on each tostada shell, covering the surface completely.
- Top the refried beans with an equal portion of shredded chicken, distributing it evenly across each tostada.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced avocado, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mix to create the avocado salsa.
- Spoon the fresh avocado salsa over the chicken on each tostada, ensuring a generous topping.
- Serve immediately while the beans are warm and the tostada shells are crisp.
- Optional: Garnish with additional lime wedges or chopped cilantro if desired.
Tips
- For the most tender and flavorful chicken, consider using rotisserie chicken or slow-cooking your chicken with Mexican spices beforehand.
- Warm your tostada shells briefly in the oven to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent sogginess from the beans and salsa.
- Make sure your refried beans are at the right consistency - spreadable but not runny. If they're too thick, a splash of water or chicken broth can help.
- For the freshest avocado salsa, dice ingredients just before serving to prevent browning and maintain vibrant colors and flavors.
- Don't be afraid to customize! Add jalapeños for heat, or sprinkle some queso fresco on top for extra richness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the tostada shells crisp and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 416kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 31g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg
