Ummm howdy pretty tostadas, the place have you ever been all my life?! This scrumptious recipe for hen tostadas comes from my buddy Alex’s The Outlined Dish Cookbook and dang you guys — THEY ARE GOOD!
Alex is a kind of bloggers you’ll be able to belief with regards to making more healthy recipes; she’s gifted and oozes love, soul and taste into all the pieces she cooks. Alex and I related a couple of years in the past over Instagram, ultimately met in Chicago over espresso, and have been pals ever since. Her e-book is really unbelievable and one which I believe your loved ones will completely love, particularly for those who’re gluten free, grain free or dairy free.
What’s the distinction between a taco and a tostada?
You’re most likely acquainted with tacos, you realize these yummy comfortable or onerous shelled tortillas stuffed with proteins, veggies, cheese, rice, and just about something your coronary heart needs. A tostada is principally an open-faced model of your favourite taco toasted to crispy perfection.
Conventional tostadas are sometimes deep-fried to attain their crispy texture, however on this recipe we’re going to bake them for a barely more healthy choice. In Spanish “tostada” merely means “toasted.”
Components in chipotle hen tostadas
I knew I needed to make these scrumptious, wholesome hen tostadas from the second I noticed them. They’re good for hotter climate, use tremendous recent components to offer them numerous taste and lovely colour. Right here’s what you want:
- For the pineapple salsa: diced pineapple, pink onion, jalapeño, recent lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt and avocado or olive oil.
- For the chipotle hen: floor hen, chipotle chili powder, salt & pepper, low sodium hen broth and tomato paste. Be happy to make use of turkey for those who don’t have hen.
- For assembling: common or grain free tortillas, avocados, shredded purple cabbage and recent cilantro.
Tips on how to bake tostadas
- Preheat the oven to 350 levels F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place your tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet and evenly spray the tops of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for Eight to 10 minutes, or till golden brown and crisp.
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I hope you’re keen on these chipotle hen tostadas from The Outlined Dish! You’ll want to seize your copy of the The Outlined Dish Cookbook as we speak and get cooking.
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
Scrumptious chipotle hen tostadas topped with a colourful, recent pineapple salsa. These wholesome hen tostadas are simple to make and have an unimaginable candy and savory taste from chipotle hen, candy pineapple, creamy avocado and a kick of warmth from jalapeño. A enjoyable and flavorful weeknight dinner!
- For the pineapple salsa
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2
cups
small diced recent pineapple -
¼
cup
finely diced pink onion -
1
tablespoon
finely diced jalapeño -
2
tablespoons
recent lime juice (from 1 lime) -
1
garlic clove, minced -
1
tablespoon
finely chopped recent cilantro leaves -
1
teaspoon
avocado oil (or olive oil) -
Pinch
of salt - For the chipotle hen
-
1
tablespoon
avocado oil (or olive oil) -
2
kilos
floor hen -
2
teaspoons
chipotle chili powder - Freshly floor salt and pepper
-
¼
cup
low-sodium hen broth -
1
tablespoon
tomato paste - To assemble
-
6
(8-inch) grain free tortillas* (can use Siete tortillas) -
2
avocados, mashed -
½
cup
shredded purple cabbage -
¼
cup
chopped recent cilantro leaves
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Preheat the oven to 350 levels F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the pineapple salsa: in a medium bowl, toss collectively the pineapple, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, avocado oil and salt. Refrigerate till able to serve, as much as 5 days.
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Make the hen: in a big skillet, warmth the avocado oil over medium-high warmth. Add the bottom hen, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper.
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Prepare dinner the hen, breaking apart the meat with the again of a spoon till it’s brown, about 7 minutes. Drain off any extra fats from the pan, if needed.
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Cut back the warmth to medium and add the hen broth and tomato paste and stir to mix. Proceed to cook dinner for about 2 extra minutes.
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Take away from warmth and canopy to maintain heat till able to serve.
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To assemble: place the tortillas in a single layer on the ready baking sheet. Flippantly spray the tops of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for Eight to 10 minutes, or till golden brown and crisp.
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Rigorously unfold the mashed avocado on prime of every crisp tortilla. Sprinkle with the shredded cabbage and an enormous scoop of chipotle hen. High with the pineapple salsa and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Diet
Servings: 6 servings
Serving measurement: 1 tostada
Energy: 462kcal
Fats: 26.7g
Saturated fats: 6.3g
Carbohydrates: 26.8g
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 7.1g
Protein: 31.8g
Recipe from: The Outlined Dish | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats