Description
These BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a quick and delicious meal featuring shredded chicken mixed with tangy BBQ sauce on crispy tostada shells, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh veggies. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual gathering, they combine smoky, savory, and fresh flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Toppings and Assembly
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tostadas later.
- Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded cooked chicken with the BBQ sauce until all the chicken pieces are well coated.
- Assemble Tostadas: Arrange the tostada shells evenly on a baking sheet. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over each shell, covering the surface well.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the BBQ chicken on each tostada, ensuring a good layer for melting.
- Bake Tostadas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the tostadas from the oven and top each one with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and chopped cilantro for freshness and crunch.
- Optional Toppings: Add a dollop of sour cream on each tostada if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side to add a zesty kick.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve immediately after baking to keep tostada shells crisp.
- Sour cream and lime wedges are optional but add great flavor balance.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for variation.
