"Chicken Tostadas with Black Bean Guacamole and Salsa Fresca are perfect for a fun dinner or festive addition to your Cinco de Mayo party! They're piled high with guacamole, marinated grilled chicken, fresh salsa, lettuce and queso fresco cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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CHICKEN
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2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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1/4 cup lime juice
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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SALSA FRESCA
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6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, cored and diced
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1 can ( 14.5-ounce) petite diced tomatoes, drained
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1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1-2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded if desired, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium lime, juiced
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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BLACK BEAN GUACAMOLE
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2 large avocados, peeled and pitted
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3 tablespoons lime juice (approximately 2 large limes)
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2 scallions, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
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Tabasco sauce, to taste
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
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TO FINISH:
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6 tostada shells (purchased or homemade)
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Thinly sliced Romaine lettuce
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1 cup crumbled Queso Fresco cheese
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Cilantro sprigs
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Jalapeno slices
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Lime wedges