Cinco De Mayo Tostadas Recipe

Name: Cinco De Mayo Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 limes, juiced, divided; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced; 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tomatoes, halved; 2 ears corn; 1 avocado, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided; 4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 cup tomatillo salsa

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 limes, juiced, divided
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tomatoes, halved
2 ears corn
1 avocado, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, divided
4 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup tomatillo salsa

1
Combine chicken, the juice of 3 limes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
2
Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat tomato halves and corn with remaining olive oil and grill until blackened in spots, about 8 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Dice tomatoes and cut kernels off the corn cobs. Transfer to a bowl; mix in avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.
3
Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, place brown rice in a bowl. Mix in remaining lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Remove chicken from the grill pan. Grill tortillas until crispy on the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Place each tortilla on a serving plate. Layer brown rice, chicken, lettuce, tomato salad, and tomatillo salsa evenly over each tortilla.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, 4 limes, juiced, divided, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, and more.

Yes, Cinco De Mayo Tostadas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Cinco De Mayo Tostadas

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