Chicken Tostadas
This chicken tostadas recipe is a classic Mexican favourite that turns simple ingredients into a brilliant build-your-own feast.
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Ingredients
Method
Spread the tostadas with the refried beans. Top with the chicken, lettuce, onion rings, radishes, and cheese. Drizzle with sour cream, top with a dollop of salsa, and serve.
Combine the tomatillos, avocado, coriander, chilli, and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Season the salsa with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or until ready to use.
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid
Chicken salad tostadas and salsa with a serious zing? Si señor!
On the hunt for a quick dinner that feels fun and fresh? This chicken tostadas recipe is a true classic of Mexican cookery that’s all about big flavour, bold crunch, and easy home cooking. Tostadas are crisp, toasted corn tortillas piled high with toppings, for a dish that’s seriously satisfying - perfect for quick weeknight family meals.
This Mexican chicken tostadas recipe starts with a layer of refried beans, followed by shredded cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, radishes, and a generous crumble of queso fresco or mild feta. Next up is the real star of these chicken salad tostadas, the tomatillo-avocado salsa. A mix of husked tomatillos, avocado, coriander, fiery serrano chilli, lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper brings a classic spicy finish. Spoon on thick, drizzle over the top, and let the flavours do their thing. Add a cool swoosh of Mexican or regular sour cream to finish and you’re ready to go.
These Mexican chicken tostadas are ideal for relaxed midweek meals, casual get-togethers, or a DIY dinner spread where everyone can build their own. Serve with extra salsa, a bowl of classic guacamole, or a side of Mexican rice and black beans for a proper feast.
If you’re after a dish that’s fast, fun, and full of flavour, this chicken tostadas recipe is hard to beat, and if you’re looking for more iconic Mexican meals, try classic chipotle chicken burritos, spectacular Southwest quesadillas with with coriander-lime sour cream, legendary huevos rancheros, tasty turkey and spinach taquitos, or a big pile of BBQ roast beef nachos!
