Chicken Tinga Tostadas - Tostadas de Pollo - Mexican Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar flavor with fewer calories, while cayenne is often cheaper.

Use 1.5 to 2 pounds of chicken breasts for the tostadas.

In a pan or skillet, add the diced tomatoes, minced onion, minced garlic, and lime juice.

Heat the mixture until the tomatoes are warm enough to smash.

Add in 1/4 cup of white wine to the mixture for moisture; alternatives include white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Cook the mixture for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors together.

Add the chicken to the pan and cover it, letting it braise over medium-low heat for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Flip the chicken halfway through cooking for even tenderness.

Remove the chicken from the sauce and shred it, then return it to the sauce.

Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.

Prepare the tostada shells by adding a little bit of beans to each shell.

Top the tostadas generously with the chicken mixture, sliced avocados, and other toppings.

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