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Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas with Quick Pickled Onions

Discover the vibrant and flavorful Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas, a delightful dish featuring crispy tortillas and savory shredded chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pickling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pickled Onions
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
Chicken Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 oz chopped green chiles from a can
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or any cooked, shredded chicken
Tostadas
  • 8 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade guacamole
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced or 1 small head
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime sliced into wedges

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Jar or Bowl for Pickling
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Quick Pickled Onions
  1. Place sliced onions in a large bowl and cover in hot water for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a jar or bowl until the salt has dissolved.
  2. Drain the water from the onions and add them to the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Chicken Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the ghee or butter.
  2. Add the spices and gently toast, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the chopped green chiles and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and toss until well coated in the sauce. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Tostadas Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp of oil per tortilla.
  2. Cook each tortilla, flipping every 2 minutes, until crisp all over, about 5 to 6 minutes total.
  3. Place each crispy tortilla on a wire rack and set aside.
Assembly
  1. Spread guacamole on each tostada, top with romaine, shredded chicken, cilantro, and quick pickled onions.
  2. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences, such as adding bell peppers or changing the guacamole to sour cream.

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