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Chicken Tostada Recipe

This is the perfect chicken tostada recipe for a simple, flavorful family dinner! Let the chicken marinate all day while you're at work, then have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes when you get home.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tostada, chicken tostada recipe, chicken tostadas, chicken tostadas recipe
Servings: 4 servings (2 tostadas each)

Equipment

Ingredients

Tostadas

  • 1½ lbs chicken thighs boneless/skinless
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro
  • Cotija cheese crumbled

Chicken Marinade:

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced and zested

Avocado Crema:

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • zest from one lime about 2 teaspoons
  • juice from 1/2 a lime about 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken and marinade ingredients in a large bowl or zip-lock bag and toss to combine. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, then flip and grill another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes, then slice.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place the avocado crema ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Warm the tostada shells for a few minutes in the oven or grill.
  • Assemble tacos with the warmed tostadas, sliced chicken, shredded cabbage, salsa, cilantro, cotija cheese, and avocado crema.

Notes

  • You can sub in plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier avocado cream sauce.
  • Marinating isn’t essential but provides a lot more flavor for the chicken. Even an hour will help add good seasoning.
  • I grilled the chicken on my Traeger at 400 degrees.
  • Other great toppings: lettuce, avocado, Mexican cheese, hot sauce, red onion, refried beans, black beans, etc.
  • Nutrition value includes the entirety of the marinade, but the chicken obviously doesn't absorb it all. Due to this, numbers are likely a bit inflated.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tostadas | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 18.5g | Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 698mg | Fiber: 11.4g | Sugar: 3.4g