Recipes   Fast food   Tortillas   Appetizers   Sandwiches   

Tostadas with beans and chicken


How to Make - Tostadas with Beans and Chicken
Kitchen:Mexican,
Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4


Mexican tostadas are delicious and easy to make at home. Tostadas are similar to sandwiches, but instead of regular bread, you'll use crispy tortillas. You can fry them yourself or buy pre-made ones. Top each tostada with shredded grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced ​​avocado. Drizzle with sour cream and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco. Serve as a main course or as an appetizer at a house party. Top each serving with pickled jalapeño rings, if desired.


Ingredients:

  • 1 whole grilled chicken
  • 2 tbsp. shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 8 store-bought tostadas
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • Half a tomato, finely chopped
  • Mexican sour cream, to drizzle
  • Queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Substituting ingredients
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

We recommend

Preparation:

    Step 1
  • Remove the chicken breast. Remove the skin, remove the bone, shred the breast, and set aside in a bowl. In a separate bowl, dress the romaine lettuce with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 2
  • For assembly, place 1 tbsp. refried beans for each tostada. Top with 1/2 cup shredded grilled chicken. Then top with the dressed lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
  • Step 3
  • Drizzle with Mexican sour cream and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco. Add pickled jalapeños, if desired.

Votes: 11

Photo - Marcela ValladolidRecipe author - (Marcela Valladolid) - a famous chef, TV presenter, and culinary writer
All recipes

Similar recipes

Appetizers


Soups


Main courses


Salads


Fast food


Sauces


Grill, barbecue


Bakery


Desserts


Drinks


Alcoholic cocktails


Cooking methods


Canned goods


Seasonal dishes


Festive dishes


Cuisines of the world


Categories


Healthy eating


Simple and quick recipes

Navigation

We recommend reading

Units of food weight