crispy chicken tostada
Trying to make something new and flavorful, this is what came about. The family and I love Mexican but sometimes its nice to have that kind of dinner at home. This is a fairly easy recipe to make.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Saute
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large jalapeno, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1 - red pepper, chopped
- 15 ounces chicken broth
- 12 - corn tortillas
- - vegetable oil, to brush on tortillas
- CHICKEN SPICE RUB
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic/garlic powder
- TOPPINGS
- - mexican blend shredded cheese
- - sour cream
- - shredded lettuce
- - taco sauce
- - guacamole
- - sliced black olives
How To Make crispy chicken tostada
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Step 1In a small bowl mix together chicken spice rub. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Step 2Place chicken pieces in a separate bowl and coat with chicken spice rub.
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Step 3In large cast iron skillet put a drizzle of vegetable oil over medium to high heat. Add chicken pieces to brown, then remove chicken. Add peppers and onions and let them sweat. Return chicken to pan with peppers and onions. Add chicken broth and allow to thicken.
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Step 4While chicken is cooking, brush tortillas with vegetable oil.
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Step 5Cook/brown tortillas. You want them to be brown and crispy. You may need to flip them to brown on both sides.
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Step 6Spoon chicken mixture onto crispy tortillas. Add your favorite toppings.
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Step 7This is great paired with Spanish rice.
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