Tostadas with chicken and grilled onions

4 servings

30 minutes

Tostadas with grilled chicken and onion are a refined combination of crispy tortilla, juicy chicken, and aromatic grilled onion infused with smoke and spices. This Mexican delicacy, born from street food tradition, delights with its simplicity and rich flavor. Chicken breast marinated in lime juice and olive oil gains tenderness and zest, while caramelized onion adds sweet notes. The garnish of avocado, fresh vegetables, and sour cream provides a refreshing contrast. Tostadas are perfect for friendly gatherings or family dinners, filling the atmosphere with warmth and the aromas of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 688.4
• Proteins: 55.6g
• Fats: 27g
• Carbohydrates: 55.1g

Ingredients

• Coriander leaves: to taste
• Lime juice: 0.3 glass
• Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
• Coarse salt: 1 tsp
• Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 tsp
• Chicken breast fillet: 4 pc
• Red onion: 2 head
• Lettuce leaves: to taste
• Corn Tortillas: 8 pc
• Tomatoes: to taste
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Sour cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

2. Pound the chicken breasts to about 1 cm thick and place them in a plastic bag. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well, tie it up, and refrigerate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lime juice: 0.3 glass
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Coarse salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces

3. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy for about 10-12 minutes. Let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Corn Tortillas: 8 pieces
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Coarse salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Freshly ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon

4. Preheat the grill or barbecue.

5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a rack. Fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it cool slightly and cut into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces

6. Slice the onion into rings and brush with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 2 heads
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass

7. Serve by placing lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado, chicken, onion, cilantro, and sour cream on flatbreads.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lettuce leaves:  to taste
   • Tomatoes:  to taste
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
   • Red onion: 2 heads
   • Coriander leaves:  to taste
   • Sour cream:  to taste