Chicken Tostadas Food

SALSA-CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until no longer pink.
• Add water and seasoning mix; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Spread beans onto tostada shells; top with layers of chicken mixture and remaining ingredients.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Spread the tostadas with the refried beans. Top with the chicken, lettuce, onion rings, radishes, and cheese. Drizzle with sour cream, top with a dollop of salsa, and serve.;
• Combine the tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, chile, and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Season the salsa with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or until ready to use.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut half of onion into 3/4-inch wedges, then chop remainder. Toss onion wedges, tomatoes, garlic, and whole chiles with 2 tablespoons oil in a 4-sided sheet pan, spreading in 1 layer.
• Broil about 4 inches from heat until softened and charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss together lettuce, radishes, chopped onion, and half of cilantro.
• Purée tomato mixture in a blender along with one or both roasted serranos (to taste) and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth(use caution when blending hot foods). Transfer purée to a bowl and stir in chicken, remaining cilantro, and salt to taste.
• Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, turning once or twice and pressing with tongs to immerse, until golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds per tortilla. Drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to plates.
• Spread tortillas thickly with heated refried beans, then top with chicken mixture. Slice avocado over tostadas and dollop with crema.
• Mound lettuce mixture on top and sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve with: Margaritas

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place chicken into a frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tostada shell; sprinkle each with Mexican cheese. Divide cooked chicken on top of cheese layer. Sprinkle tomato, red onion, and bell pepper evenly on top of each tostada. Place tostadas on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove tostadas from the oven. Sprinkle with cilantro and spread salsa and sour cream on top.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a gallon size zip-lock bag with all the marinade ingredients. Press all air out of bag.
• Place in a bowl in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Take meat out of refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.
• Take out meat and discard marinade.
• These can either be cooked on the grill or under the broiler.
• Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/2" strips.
• Lightly brush tortillas with vegetable oil.
• If using grill, grill on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute.
• Add cheese to browned side while other side is browning on grill.
• If using broiler put cheese on tortilla just until cheese melts.
• Serve by layering tortillas with shredded lettuce, chicken strips, remaining cheese and any additional toppings.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Chop 1 onion half to measure ½ cup; set aside. Chop remaining onion halves into 4 wedges each.
• Stir onion wedges, chicken, salsa, poblanos, and ¾ teaspoon salt in the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until tender, 4 to 5 hours. Using 2 forks, shred chicken in the slow cooker.
• Meanwhile, make the pico de gallo: Stir tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, reserved chopped onion, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 12 hours.
• Using a slotted spoon or tongs, top each tostada with about ¾ cup chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, and 1 tablespoon queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges.

CHEESE AND CHICKEN TOSTADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place tortillas in single layer on large baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Bake 7 to 8 min. or until tortillas are crisp.
• Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until done. Add salsa and chili powder; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
• Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; top with remaining ingredients.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Spread refried beans on a flat tostada shell if using. Top with cheese and chicken. Warm in microwave for a minute or two or under broiler until cheese is melted and chicken is warm.
• Place each tostada on a plate and top with remaining ingredients. You can sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
• Note: For authentic Mexican flare try this with Asadero which is similar to Monterrey Jack in place of the cheese blend and maybe even some crumbled Anejo- similar to a Romano cheese or Cotija - salty and dry similar to Parmesan.

CHICKEN-FAJITA TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. On foil, combine onions, bell peppers, corn, 1/4 cup salsa, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Add chicken, stir to combine, and continue to roast until warmed through, 5 minutes more. Transfer chicken and vegetable mixture to a serving bowl, discarding foil (reserve sheet).
• Arrange tortillas on sheet. Dividing evenly, brush with remaining tablespoon oil; top with cheese. Bake until edges are golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Dividing evenly, top tortillas with chicken-vegetable mixture and remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Serve with Cilantro-Lime Rice, if desired.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• To make the tortillas: Pour the oil for frying into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 375 degrees F. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a paper towel-lined pan and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
• To make the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the chicken, lime juice, oil, coriander, and salt and season with pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• To assemble the tostadas: Preheat the broiler. Spread the beans evenly over one side of each tortilla and sprinkle with some of the cheese. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, about 30 seconds. Divide the tortillas among 6 plates.
• Evenly mound the chicken on each tortilla and top with the lettuce. Top each tostada with avocado, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with the scallion and garnish the tostada with the coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, coriander, and cumin and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and amber brown in color, about 4 minutes. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste.
• In a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, coriander, salt, and season with pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.