Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired Barbecue Chicken Tostadas bring zesty flavors dancing across crispy tortillas with tender, smoky chicken. Crunchy layers of salsa, cheese, and herbs create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
Base Ingredients:
- 8 tostada shells (or 8 corn tortillas)
Toppings and Flavoring:
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 2 cups cheese (shredded, mozzarella, cheddar, monterey jack, or blend)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing tortillas)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing two rimmed baking sheets lined with tostada shells.
- Mix shredded chicken thoroughly with barbecue sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Distribute the saucy chicken across each tostada shell with careful precision.
- Sprinkle cheese generously over the chicken-covered shells, creating an even layer.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become slightly crisp.
- Extract tostadas from the oven and embellish with an additional drizzle of barbecue sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with finely sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose crispy, sturdy tostada shells to prevent soggy bottoms when adding saucy chicken.
- Opt for a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce that complements the chicken’s flavor without overpowering it.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese and lean chicken breast to reduce overall calories.
- Try different protein options like pulled pork or shredded jackfruit for vegetarian guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg