Chicken and Citrus Slaw Tostadas Recipe

Name: Chicken and Citrus Slaw Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; Six 6-inch corn tortillas; 3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch dice (1/2 cup); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 small green cabbage, finely shredded (3 cups); 1/4 small red cabbage, finely shredded (1 1/2 cups); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, coarsely grated; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 3 1/2 cups shredded roast chicken (from 1 medium roast chicken, skin removed); Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
Six 6-inch corn tortillas
3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small green cabbage, finely shredded (3 cups)
1/4 small red cabbage, finely shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
3 1/2 cups shredded roast chicken (from 1 medium roast chicken, skin removed)
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a small skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over moderate heat.
2
Add 1 tortilla and fry until golden and crisp, turning once, about 2 minutes.
3
Transfer the tostada to paper towels to drain.
4
Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
5
In a food processor or blender, combine the tofu with the lime juice, honey, mustard and chipotle and process until smooth.
6
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil in a thin stream and process until creamy.
7
Transfer to a bowl.
8
Stir in the orange and lime zests and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
9
In a large bowl, toss the cabbages, onion, carrot and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
10
Add all but 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss.
11
Set the tostadas on plates and mound the slaw on top.
12
Add the chicken to the bowl, toss with the reserved 3 tablespoons of dressing and mound on the slaw.
13
Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, Six 6-inch corn tortillas, 3 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch dice (1/2 cup), 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Citrus Slaw Tostadas falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken and Citrus Slaw Tostadas

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