Much like an open faced sandwich or pizza, tostadas usually have a base of corn, sometimes flour tortillas that are toasted; usually by frying in oil but can also be toasted on a grill or griddle resulting in easier preparation and a much healthier version without sacrificing taste. What really makes for great tasting tostadas is the toppings with a variety of flavorful condiments such as beans, cheese, crema fresca (somewhat like crème fraîche), sour cream, chopped cabbage or lettuce, sweet onions, jalapeños, guacamole and salsa.
CHICKEN CHIPOTLE TOSTADA
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Makes 4
4 6-Inch Flour tortillas; or very fresh corn tortillas
2 Tablespoons olive oil; for tortillas
2 Chicken breasts, marinated grilled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup monetary jack cheese, shredded
Optional toppings: Pureed pinto beans, chopped sweet onions, finely shredded cabbage or lettuce, sliced jalapeños, guacamole, tomatillo sauce, salsa, crema fresca or crème fraîche, or sour cream.
For The Chicken Marinade:
Juice of two limes
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 oz Tequila
2 Tablespoons cilantro
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and mix together. Pour over chicken, cover and place in refrigerator for two hours.
Preheat grill or griddle to medium high.
Grill chicken 4-5 minutes each side or until done. Do not overcook. After grilling and cooling chicken breasts, slice into small pieces.
For the Chipotle Sauce:
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons barbeque sauce
1 Tablespoon chipotle hot sauce
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Mix all ingredients in a small pot and simmer for 3 minutes and cool.
To Assemble Tostadas:
Lay tortillas flat and brush with olive oil, top with pureed pinto beans, sliced grilled chicken, cheese, chipotle sauce, and cilantro.
Place Tostada on grill, griddle on a medium/ low temperature; or bake in a pre heated 375 degree F oven.
Bake for 2-3 minutes, remove when cheese melts and tortillas are light brown.
Serve with fresh cilantro, wedges of fresh limes and your favorite toppings such as chopped sweet onions, finely shredded cabbage or lettuce, jalapeños, guacamole, tomatillo sauce, salsa, crema fresca or sour cream.
