Description
Crispy chicken tostadas with avocado salsa bring Mexican street flavors straight to your kitchen with crunchy tortillas and zesty toppings. Spicy shredded chicken and fresh salsa create a perfect balance of textures and bold southwestern taste you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 15 ounces (425 grams) low sodium black beans, drained & rinsed
- 8 corn tortillas or store-bought tostada shells
- 4 medium avocados, diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- Lime juice from one lime
Garnish and Extras:
- ½ cup feta or Cotija cheese, crumbled
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Craft crispy tostada foundations by heating the oven to 400 degrees F. Position tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet, coating both surfaces with a light cooking spray and delicate salt dusting.
- Rotate tortillas midway through baking, ensuring even golden crispness. Continue roasting until shells transform into crunchy, sturdy platforms with a light golden hue.
- Prepare vibrant avocado salsa by gently combining diced tomatoes, creamy avocado chunks, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, earthy cumin, spicy chili powder, and zesty lime juice in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Season the salsa mixture with a pinch of salt, carefully folding ingredients to distribute flavors evenly. Allow the salsa to rest, permitting ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Extract perfectly crisped tostada shells from the oven, creating a foundation for layered flavors.
- Construct each tostada by spreading a generous layer of black beans across the golden shell, providing a robust base for subsequent toppings.
- Crown the beans with tender, shredded chicken, ensuring even distribution across the tostada’s surface.
- Generously spoon the prepared avocado salsa over the chicken, allowing vibrant colors and fresh ingredients to peek through.
- Complete the culinary masterpiece by sprinkling crumbled cheese atop each tostada, adding a final touch of creamy texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Prepare tostada shells ahead of time to ensure maximum crispiness and save cooking time on serving day.
- Baking tortillas creates a healthier alternative to deep-frying, reducing overall oil consumption while maintaining a satisfying crunch.
- Allow avocado salsa to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor complexity and blend ingredients smoothly.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a quick protein option that simplifies meal preparation.
- Store extra tostada shells in an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture for up to 3 days after initial baking.
- Balance toppings carefully to prevent shells from becoming soggy, adding ingredients just before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg