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Grilled Chicken Tostadas

Just wait until you get a whiff of these Chicken Tostadas! They're easy to make and full of flavor. The crispy, crunchy tortilla shells are layered with refried beans, seasoned ground chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and shredded cheese. They are flavorful and will be a hit with your family and friends. Perfect meal for any night of the week - they are healthy, delicious, and easy to make. They are super versatile, so you can add your favorite toppings.

Total Time

30min

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Author: SideChef Everyday

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Ingredients

Chicken Tostadas

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1.5 lb

Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs

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Tostada Shells

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1 can
(16 oz)

Refried Beans

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4 tbsp

Olive Oil

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2 tbsp

Taco Seasoning

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1 tbsp

Salt

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1 tbsp

Ground Black Pepper

Toppings

•

5 cups

Lettuce , finely shredded

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Large Tomatoes , sliced

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Medium Red Onion , thinly sliced

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1 bunch

Fresh Cilantro , chopped

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2 cups

Sour Cream

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1 cup

Guacamole

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1/2 cup

Sliced Jalapeño Peppers

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine Taco Seasoning (2 tbsp) with Salt (1 tbsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1 tbsp) , set aside.

In a skillet over medium-low heat, heat up the Olive Oil (4 tbsp) . Add Boneless, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (1.5 lb) , skin side down and cook for about 15 minutes, flip halfway through, or until chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season each side with the seasoning mixture.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then roughly chop the chicken, transfer it to a bowl and set aside.

In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add Refried Beans (1 can) , stir, and heat for about 2 minutes, set aside.

Assemble the tostadas on a baking sheet. Place Tostada Shells (6) on a baking sheet. Layer each one with refried beans, chopped chicken, Tomatoes (3) , Red Onion (1) , Lettuce (5 cups) , Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch) , Sour Cream (2 cups) , Guacamole (1 cup) , and Jalapeño Peppers (1/2 cup) . Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

632

FAT

37.1 g

PROTEIN

32.6 g

CARBS

38.0 g