Shredded Chicken Tostadas with Spicy Tomato Salsa
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.
4
servings280
kcal1
tostadaIngredients
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 recipe
- 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.
