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Tostadas de Pollo (Chicken Tostadas) in front of half an avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.
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Chicken Tostadas (Tostadas de Pollo)

Tostadas de Pollo (Chicken Tostadas) are a great way to use up leftovers. Mexican food that’s easy-to-make and delicious to taste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts Boneless preferred
  • 4 cups water enough to cover the chicken
  • 1 tbspn salt
  • ½ onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 tostada shells

Optional Toppings:

Instructions

  • Add chicken to a large stock pot.
  • Add enough water to cover (about 4 cups), ½ onion, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon salt.
  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool.
  • Discard the onion and the garlic.
  • Store the chicken broth in a separate container for later use.
  • Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks.
  • To prepare the tostada, add about 2 tablespoons of the shredded chicken.
  • Add the toppings - lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, crema mexicana, etc.
  • Be sure not to load the tostada too much, or it will be difficult to eat.
  • Eat by carefully picking up the tostada with both hands, just like a pizza.
  • Serve with a fork. Some of the toppings are sure to fall on the plate.
    Enjoy!

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Notes

You can also use rotisserie chicken. 
Use your best judgement when assembling the tostada. Some of the toppings are bound to fall. 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1803mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg