Barbecued Chicken and Mushroom Tostadas Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken and Mushroom Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken breast on the bone, skinned and split, or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds; 2 1/2 quarts water; 1 onion, quartered; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, or a combination; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 8 white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced; 1/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce; 6 corn tortillas, halved and toasted in the microwave (see above); 2 cups arugula; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 6 radishes

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken breast on the bone, skinned and split, or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds
2 1/2 quarts water
1 onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, or a combination
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
6 corn tortillas, halved and toasted in the microwave (see above)
2 cups arugula
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 radishes

1
Cut the tortillas in half or into quarters, or leave whole.
2
Place as many as will fit in one layer on a plate and microwave on full power for 1 minute.
3
Turn over the tortilla pieces (theyll be wet on the bottom) and microwave again for a minute.
4
The chips should be browned and crisp.
5
If they are not, turn over once more and microwave for another 30 seconds to a minute.
6
Repeat with the remaining tortillas until all of them are done.
7
Theyll remain crispy for several hours.
8
Note: The process will take less time if you air-dry the tortillas on a rack for an hour or so before microwaving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken breast on the bone, skinned and split, or 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds, 2 1/2 quarts water, 1 onion, quartered, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken and Mushroom Tostadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecued Chicken and Mushroom Tostadas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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