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Loaded Chicken Tostadas

Cultural Context

Loaded chicken tostadas are a vibrant dish from Mexico, showcasing the country's love for layered flavors and textures. Traditionally, tostadas are crispy tortillas topped with various ingredients, making them a popular street food. In modern variations, these tostadas are loaded with chicken, beans, fresh veggies, and creamy toppings, making them a satisfying meal enjoyed by many around the world.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 tostada shells
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup refried beans
1 cup cheese, shredded
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup tomato, diced
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeños, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
to taste hot sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut-based cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nut-based cheese is lower in fat and calories

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are lower in calories and high in fiber

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers are milder and less expensive

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Spread refried beans evenly over each tostada shell.

3

Top with shredded cooked chicken, distributing evenly.

4

Sprinkle cheese generously over the chicken.

5

Place tostadas on a baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.

6

While baking, prepare toppings: chop lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

7

Remove tostadas from oven and let cool slightly.

8

Layer lettuce, tomato, and avocado on top of melted cheese.

9

Drizzle with sour cream and hot sauce to taste.

10

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños.

11

Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Cooking Techniques

bakinglayering

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tostadas de PolloChicken Tostadas
Local Name: Tostadas de pollo cargadas

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