Description
A vibrant and crunchy tostada topped with zesty chicken and quick pickled onions, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 oz chopped green chiles from a can
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 tsp olive oil
- 6 grain free tortillas
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade guacamole
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- For the Quick Pickled Onions: In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until salt has dissolved. Add sliced red onion and let steep for at least 15 minutes.
- For the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt ghee or butter over medium heat. Stir in paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add tomato paste and chopped green chiles, mixing well. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in shredded chicken, seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- For the Tostadas: Heat olive oil in another skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crisp. Layer tortillas with spicy chicken, pickled onions, guacamole, sliced lettuce, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For best crispiness, heat tortillas just before serving. Adjust spices for heat preference. You can swap toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg