Tangy Chicken Tostada
A flavorful Mexican dish featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with juicy chicken, creamy slaw, and a drizzle of tangy sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- β6-8 corn tortillaspreferably day-old
- β1 medium head red cabbageshredded
- β1 medium red onionthinly sliced
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon paprikasmoked
- β2 tablespoons lime juicefreshly squeezed
- β1 cup tangy sauce (e.g., sriracha mayo)store-bought or homemade
- β1 cup shredded cheese (optional)Monterey Jack or Cheddar
- β1 cup sliced radishesthinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the chicken with cumin, paprika, and salt.
- 3
Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 4
Meanwhile, toast the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry pan.
- 5
Shred the cooked chicken and mix with lime juice.
- 6
Assemble the tostadas by spreading a layer of tangy sauce on each tortilla.
- 7
Top with shredded chicken, red cabbage, red onion, and sliced radishes.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges (if desired).