Grilled Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: marinade; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus more for brushing); 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; tostadas; 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken; 8 small corn tortillas, 5-6 inches; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce; green onions (optional) or tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

marinade
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus more for brushing)
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
tostadas
6 pieces boneless skinless chicken
8 small corn tortillas, 5-6 inches
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
green onions (optional) or tomatoes (optional)

1
Place chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press air out and seal. Turn bag to coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferrably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling.
2
Over medium high coals, grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side or until done.
3
Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes before cutting into strips.
4
Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with vegetable oil. Grill on both sides for about one minute. Before removing from grill, sprinkle with cheese.
5
To serve, layer with shredded lettuce, chicken strips, remaining cheese and any additional ingredients.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: marinade, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus more for brushing), and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken 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.

Grilled Chicken Tostadas

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