Yucatan Grilled Chicken Tostadas
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
450 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Yucatan Grilled Chicken Tostadas
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Yucatan Chicken Tostadas have marinated grilled chicken, refried black beans, a zesty cabbage slaw and guacamole served with an authentic habanero sauce.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breasts large, boneless
- 1 tbsp lime juice or white vinegar
- 3.5 oz achiote paste (See Note 1)
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Slaw
- 1/2 green cabbage sliced thin
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lime juice (2 limes) or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema (optional)
Habanero Sauce
- 4 oz habanero chiles yellow or orange, stems removed
- 1/2 small white onion (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings (optional)
- 1 avocado sliced or mashed
- guacamole
- marinated red onions (See Note 2)
- Monterey jack cheese shredded (See Note 3)
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Instructions
Slaw
- In a bowl add thinly slice cabbage and red onion along with chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup water, the vinegar or lime, salt and crema (similar to sour cream). Pour over cabbage mix, tossing to coat. Chill until serving.
Habanero Sauce
- In a small saucepan add 1 cup of water, habanero chiles, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Simmer until chiles are very tender, about 15 minutes. Puree chile mixture in a food processor with vinegar and salt until smooth. May keep refrigerated up to 1 week covered.
Chicken
- In a medium bowl, combine vinegar or lime juice, achiote, oil, and salt; add chicken and turn to coat well. Allow it to marinate while you heat up the grill.
- Set grill to medium-high (325°F to 350°F). Grill, turning once, until chicken is cooked through or internal temperature is 165°F, about 10 minutes total. Let cool, shred and set aside.
Assemble Tostadas
- Set the tostada shells on a platter and top with black beans, chicken, cabbage slaw. Serve sauce on the side with optional toppings.
Notes
- Achiote paste is ground annatto powder mixed with masa and spices. It typically comes in a 3.5 ounce rectangle package. We will be using HALF of this paste. Keep remaining for another use. Annatto powder may be substituted, but use 1 tablespoon.
- For the marinated red onion, thinly slice half a red onion and in a bowl cover with rice wine vinegar or white vinegar, a pinch EACH of sugar (if using white vinegar only), kosher salt and Mexican oregano. Marinate for 15 minutes minimum.
- If you want a more authentic Mexican cheese, try queso quesadilla, also known as asadero cheese. It's a white cheese that melts beautifully.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
1065mg
(44%)
Potassium
1562mg
(45%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2695IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
131.2mg
(146%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1065mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1562mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2695IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 131.2mg | 146% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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