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Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Dressing

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Avocado Dressing:
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • ½ ripe peeled avocado
Chicken Tostadas:
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp vegetable oil divided
  • ½ sweet yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken
  • ½ cup of rinsed & drained black beans
  • 4 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup of romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ¼ cup of cotija cheese crumbled

Instructions

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  1. Make the avocado dressing by combining the sour cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, and the avocado together in a bowl then mix with an immersion blender (or food processor) until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
  2. Make the crispy tortillas tostadas by heating 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the tortilla for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Repeat the procedure for the remaining tortillas.  Set aside.
  3. Prepare the chicken filling by adding the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat.  Cook the onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, cumin, and coriander to the chicken mixture; cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is warmed through.  Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  5. Prepare the tostada by layering the chicken mixture on top of a crispy tortilla then add some lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado sauce, and cotija cheese crumbles.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.