Chipotle Lime Tostadas with Avocado Mash
A quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights
Ingredients
Tostadas
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 12 corn tortillas, small
Avocado Mash
- 3 avocados
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
optional toppings
- cilantro
- shredded cabbage
- cotija cheese
Instructions
- Start off by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and prepping your chicken. In a medium bowl, combine the honey, lime zest, lime juice, chopped chipotles, olive oil and 1 tsp salt. Wisk to combine and toss with your warm, shredded chicken. Let sit at least 15 minutes for the chicken to fully absorb the liquid.
- Place your tortillas in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray one side of each tortilla with a light cooking oil, such as avocado oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake in a preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, flipping once, until the tortillas are just beginning to brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside until ready to assemble your tostadas.
- While your tortillas are in the oven, in a separate small bowl, combine the avocado, 1/4 tsp salt, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Gently mash all ingredients together with a fork. Use immediately or cover tightly until ready to serve.
- To serve, layer avocado mash and chicken on the tortillas and top with additional cilantro and shredded cabbage. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make this a vegetarian meal, you can substitute 3 cups of lightly mashed black beans for the chicken.
- The chicken mixture can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Simply reheat using your preferred method prior to serving.
- Although you can use premade tostadas, I highly recommend making your own by toasting the corn tortillas in the oven. They are much sturdier than what you can typically find in the grocery store and don't become soggy under the toppings. They can be kept fresh in an airtight container for up to 4 days.