Chicken Tostadas

These chicken tostadas are a delightful blend of seasoned shredded chicken piled high on crispy corn tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients for a satisfying and vibrant meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, they are gluten-free and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lettuce, shredded - 1 cup
• Tomato, diced - 1 medium
• Avocado, sliced - 1 medium
• Sour cream - 4 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime wedges - 2 wedges

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and shredded chicken.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking until heated through (about 5 minutes).
4. While the chicken is cooking, place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until they are crispy.
5. Remove the tortillas from the oven and start assembling by placing a generous amount of the seasoned chicken on each tortilla.
6. Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and sliced avocado.
7. Add a dollop of sour cream on each tostada, followed by a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
8. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, supporting heart health.

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