Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tom

Name: Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tomatillos and Queso Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, coarsely chopped; Kosher salt; 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound); Cooking spray; 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 1 pound tomatillos, removed from husk and rinsed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, about 1/3 cup; Chopped onion, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 chipotle chile in adobo, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound)
Cooking spray
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 pound tomatillos, removed from husk and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, about 1/3 cup
Chopped onion, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges for serving

1
Combine the lime juice, garlic and chipotle chile in a medium nonreactive bowl; season with salt.
2
Add the chicken, toss well to coat, and refrigerate 2 hours.
3
Remove the chicken from the marinade; thread onto 4 (12-inch) skewers lightly misted with cooking spray.
4
Preheat the grill to medium.
5
Mist the tortillas with cooking spray.
6
Add the tortillas to the grill; cook, turning once, until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes per tortilla.
7
Meanwhile, add the chicken and the whole tomatillos to the grill; cook, turning often, until tomatillos are charred and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
Remove the skewers from the chicken.
9
Coarsely chop the tomatillos and toss with oil and salt to taste.
10
Place toasted tortillas on plates; generously top with romaine, tomatillos, chicken, and queso fresco.
11
Serve with onion, cilantro sprigs, and a lime wedge if desired.
12
Nutritional analysis per serving (without optional onions, cilantro and lime wedges)
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Calories 365.5; Total Fat 11g (Sat Fat 2.6g, Mono Fat 5.1g, Poly Fat 2g) ; Protein 33g; Carb 34g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 517mg

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 chipotle chile in adobo, coarsely chopped, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tomatillos and Queso Fresco 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.

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Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tomatillos and Queso Fresco

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