CHICKEN FAJITA TOSTADAS

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This recipe can dress up or down. Use the tostada crowns for a dressy company dish, flat shells for everyday. Use canned black beans (rinsed) for dressy, canned refried beans for everyday. Make dressing from scratch (listed) or use commerical vinegrette. Remember to marinate the chicken earlier in the day, or overnight, for best flavor (not included in cooking times).

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb chicken breast, cut in bite sized pieces
marinade (see below)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 -2 tablespoon fajita seasoning mix (we like Penzey's)
1 cup orange juice
4 corn tortillas (best to use commercial tostada crowns or flat tostada shells)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed. (or sub commercial refried beans)
1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
5 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/2 cup radish, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and marinade ingredients in bowl or zipper bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Prepare all vegetables. Grate cheese.
  • Prepare dressing.
  • In wok or large frying pan, heat olive oil. Drain chicken, and saute until cooked through. While chicken is cooking, heat beans (microwave is great for this). Heat tostada shells in oven.
  • To assemble, place tostada shells or crowns on plates. Divide ingredients between plates as follows: Top shells with beans and chicken. Add lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, green onion, olives, radishes, and grated cheese, as desired.
  • Serve, passing dressing at table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.2, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 418.1, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 16, Sugar 7.8, Protein 41.8

aqib irfan
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These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Samir Hossain
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These tostadas are amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're the perfect party food or appetizer.


Krish Booyz
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These tostadas are a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Daniel Gomez
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These tostadas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so tasty that they won't even notice they're eating healthy.


Chris Osbourne
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I've been making these tostadas for years and they're always a family favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Hannah Major
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These tostadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Afajl Mansuri
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I made these tostadas for a Cinco de Mayo party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Hussnain Raza
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These tostadas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were quick and easy to make, and they were a hit with my family.


bernadette galicia
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I thought these tostadas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Alausa Omobolanle
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These tostadas were a bit too messy for my taste, but they were still good.


Ava Rousseau
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These tostadas are so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend them!


karem kimo
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I love how easy these tostadas are to make. They're perfect for a weeknight meal.


M D Sonu
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These tostadas were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. I will definitely be making them again.


Robi khan
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I was disappointed with these tostadas. The chicken was dry and the toppings were bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Vivian Ephraim
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These tostadas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll use less chili powder. Overall, they were a good meal.


Karman Ali Wassan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any toppings you like, so it's perfect for a picky family. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy meal.


Sthandwa Mkhize
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These tostadas were easy to make and turned out great! I used store-bought fajita seasoning and they still came out delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Musawenkosi Suny-boy
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I've made these tostadas a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the toppings are always fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sanjiv Kumar
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These chicken fajita tostadas were a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and tender, and the toppings were fresh and delicious. I especially loved the avocado crema. It was the perfect finishing touch.


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