Description
These BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Crispy tostada shells are topped with tender shredded chicken mixed with tangy BBQ sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings including lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and cilantro. A dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime add creamy and zesty finishing touches to this vibrant Tex-Mex inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 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 oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the tostadas to crispy perfection.
- Mix chicken and BBQ sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce, stirring well to evenly coat the chicken with the tangy sauce.
- Assemble tostadas: Arrange the tostada shells on a baking sheet. Evenly spread the BBQ chicken mixture over each tostada shell to form a generous topping layer.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the BBQ chicken on each tostada, covering them to allow the cheese to melt and complement the flavors.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Add fresh toppings: Remove tostadas from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and chopped cilantro for freshness and crunch.
- Serve with sour cream and lime: Optionally add a dollop of sour cream on each tostada, and serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over for a zesty finish.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeño slices or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Sour cream and lime wedges enhance flavors but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
- To keep tostadas crisp, add fresh toppings just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
