Mini Chicken Tostadas (Printer-friendly)
Crispy mini tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, fresh salsa, creamy avocado, and cheese for a vibrant bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
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, halved
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. 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.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet 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 warm and evenly coated. Remove from heat.
03 - Top each crispy mini tostada with shredded lettuce, a spoonful of seasoned chicken, and pico de gallo. Add diced avocado and sprinkle with cheese.
04 - Drizzle with sour cream (thin with water if needed) and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between the ultra crispy tortilla and warm spiced chicken hits every satisfying texture
- They disappear faster than you can say 'seconds please' at any gathering
- You can prep everything ahead and let guests build their own
02 -
- Under baked tortillas will turn sad and chewy once topped, so get them properly crispy
- Let the chicken cool slightly before assembling or the avocado will melt into an unappealing mush
03 -
- Brush tortillas with oil instead of cooking spray for the most even golden color
- Spritz assembled tostadas with lime right before serving to maintain that perfect crunch