Classic Chicken Tostada Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Tostada Assembly
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken breasts.
- 3
Cook Thoroughly
Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- 4
Assembling the Tostadas
- 5
Prepare the Base
On each corn tostada shell, spread a generous layer of refried beans.
- 6
Add Shredded Chicken
Top the refried beans with the shredded chicken.
- 7
Layer the Vegetables
Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- 8
Sprinkle Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the vegetables.
- 9
Finish with Toppings
Drizzle sour cream over the top and add sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro as desired.
