Appetizers Dinner Lunch

Citrus Chicken Tostadas

Citrus Chicken Tostadas

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Citrus Chicken Tostadas are protein packed and piled up high with flavor. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re the perfect lunch or dinner.

00:20
Prep
00:20
Marinate
00:10
Cook
00:50
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions

Chicken Marinade

1
orange, juiced
1
lime, juiced
2 tablespoons
taco seasoning
1 lb
  1. Mixt the juice from the orange and lime with the taco seasoning.
  2. Marinate the chicken in the citrus marinade for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Avocado Corn Salsa

1 cup
corn, fresh or thawed from frozen
1/3 cup
red onion, diced
1 tablespoon
jalapeno, minced
1/3 cup
cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup
cotija cheese
2 tablespoons
lime juice
1 teaspoon
blackening seasoning
1/4 cup
cilantro
1
avocado, sliced
1/2 teaspoon
salt, if needed
  1. While chicken is marinating, mix together all ingredients for the salsa in a large bowl.
  2. Cover and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the tostadas.

Chicken Tostadas

8
flat tostada shells
15 oz can
refried black beans
Mexican crema or sour cream, if desired
shredded lettuce, as desired
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon and discard used marinade.
  3. Pan fry the chicken chunks for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, heat up the refried beans and warm the tostadas.
  5. To serve, simply place the warmed tostada shell on a plate, spread with desired amount of refried beans, top with cooked chicken, salsa, lettuce and drizzle with Mexican crema or sour cream.

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Appetizers Dinner Lunch

Citrus Chicken Tostadas

Citrus Chicken Tostadas

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Citrus Chicken Tostadas are protein packed and piled up high with flavor. Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re the perfect lunch or dinner.

Yield: 8

00:20 Prep
00:20 Marinate
00:10 Cook
00:50 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions

Chicken Marinade

1
orange, juiced
1
lime, juiced
2 tablespoons
taco seasoning
1 lb
  1. Mixt the juice from the orange and lime with the taco seasoning.
  2. Marinate the chicken in the citrus marinade for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Avocado Corn Salsa

1 cup
corn, fresh or thawed from frozen
1/3 cup
red onion, diced
1 tablespoon
jalapeno, minced
1/3 cup
cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup
cotija cheese
2 tablespoons
lime juice
1 teaspoon
blackening seasoning
1/4 cup
cilantro
1
avocado, sliced
1/2 teaspoon
salt, if needed
  1. While chicken is marinating, mix together all ingredients for the salsa in a large bowl.
  2. Cover and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the tostadas.

Chicken Tostadas

8
flat tostada shells
15 oz can
refried black beans
Mexican crema or sour cream, if desired
shredded lettuce, as desired
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon and discard used marinade.
  3. Pan fry the chicken chunks for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, heat up the refried beans and warm the tostadas.
  5. To serve, simply place the warmed tostada shell on a plate, spread with desired amount of refried beans, top with cooked chicken, salsa, lettuce and drizzle with Mexican crema or sour cream.