Chicken Tostadas

  • 8
  • 10 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 2 4 packets Chicken Bouillon mixed with 4 cups water
  • 2 2 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
  • Vegetable Oil, Canola Oil or Corn Oil, for frying
  • 8 8 6-inch Corn 6-inch Corn Tortillas
  • 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups Refried Beans, heated according package directions
  • 1/2 1/2 2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 1 3/4 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • Hot Sauce (optional)
  • Salsa Pico de Gallo-Mild (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • Queso Fresco (fresh cheese), crumbled, or mild cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Add chicken bouillon mixture to medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil. Add chicken; lower heat to medium. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate to cool; shred and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 180˚F; place baking sheet inside oven. Heat ½” oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, but not smoking. Add one tortilla; cook until crisp and golden brown on both sides, flipping once, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain, and then transfer to baking sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

To assemble tostadas, spread 3 tbsp. refried beans on each crisped tortilla. Divide reserved chicken, lettuce, tomato and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with salsita, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese, if desired.