Mini Chicken Tostadas (Printable)
Crispy tostadas layered with seasoned chicken, fresh salsa, avocado, and cheese for a delicious snack or appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Tostadas
09 - 8 small corn tortillas (cut in half for 16 mini tostadas)
10 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
12 - 1 cup pico de gallo or fresh tomato salsa
13 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
14 - ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack
15 - ¼ cup sour cream
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla halves on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes until the chicken is warm and evenly coated. Remove from heat.
04 - Top each crispy mini tostada with a layer of shredded lettuce, a spoonful of seasoned chicken, and a bit of pico de gallo. Add diced avocado and sprinkle with cheese.
05 - Drizzle with sour cream (thin with a little water if needed for easy drizzling) and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything bakes up in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- People can customize their own toppings which makes gatherings feel more relaxed
02 -
- Watch the tortillas closely during the last minute of baking because they go from golden to burnt quickly
- Let the baked shells cool completely before topping or they will soften and lose their crunch
03 -
- Bake extra tortilla shells because they disappear faster than you expect
- Warm the pico de gallo slightly for a comforting contrast against cool toppings