Shredded Chicken Tostadas with Spicy Tomato Salsa

Shredded Chicken Tostadas with Spicy Tomato Salsa

Recipe by Chef Alfredo Oropeza
Yield

4

servings
Calories

280

kcal
Serving Size

1

tostada

These zesty tostadas are sure to please the whole family with chicken, grilled tomatoes and garlic, avocado and just enough spice from a chipotle chile.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml canola oil

  • 2 2 cloves garlic, chopped, divided

  • 1/4 1/4 onion, sliced into strips

  • chicken breasts, 12 oz (350 g), cooked and shredded

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml pepper

  • 3 3 tomatoes, grilled*

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml chopped pickled jalapeños**

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml water

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml fresh oregano, chopped

  • 1 1 chipotle chile, chopped

  • 4 4 corn tostadas

  • 1/2 1/2 small red onion, diced

  • 1/2 1/2 avocado, diced

Directions

  • In sauté pan, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add half of garlic and onion and sauté until brown. Add shredded chicken and pepper. Cook until heated through.  
  • In saucepan over medium heat, combine tomatoes, remaining garlic, jalapeños, water, oregano and chipotle chile. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • To serve, warm tostadas and divide chicken mixture equally on each tostada. Garnish with onion and avocado.

Notes

  • Note: * To grill tomatoes, slice in half and remove pulp and seeds over sink. Place face down on grill or grill pan for 2 to 4 minutes.
    ** Beware, this dish is spicy hot, so use fewer jalapeños to tame it down to taste.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories280
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 10g 13%
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g 5%
  • Cholesterol 50mg 17%
  • Sodium 220mg 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g 10%
    • Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
  • Protein 23g 46%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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