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Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe

5 from 15 reviews

These Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines flavorful shredded chicken with zesty pickled onions, creamy guacamole, and crisp tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.

Ingredients

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Quick Pickled Onions:

  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

Chicken:

  • 2 tbsp ghee or butter
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 oz chopped green chiles from a can
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or any cooked, shredded chicken)

Tostadas:

  • 8 tsp olive oil
  • 6 grain-free tortillas (Siete cassava flour tortillas recommended)
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade guacamole
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

Instructions

  1. Quick Pickled Onions: Place sliced onions in a bowl, cover with hot water for 5 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, salt, peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Add drained onions to the brine, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Chicken: Melt ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Toast spices, add tomato paste, green chiles, and broth. Simmer, add chicken, salt, and pepper.
  3. Tostadas: Heat oil in a skillet, cook tortillas until crisp. Spread guacamole on each tostada, top with romaine, chicken, cilantro, and pickled onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can customize these tostadas with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or cheese.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or grilled veggies.

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Keywords: Mexican, Tostadas, Chicken, Quick, Easy, Gluten-Free