Chipotle Chicken Tostadas
These easy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas are a vibrant, veggie-packed dish with incredible flavor. Their exciting textures and bold spices make them perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 5-7 Jalapeño slices (jarred)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped or shredded)
- Toatadas
Chipotle Honey Vinagrette
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ⅓ cup light olive oil
- 2 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp honey (*more if needed)
- 3 Tbsp water
- 4 Tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt and chipotle powder.
- Use a wooden spoon to break the chicken into crumbles. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño slices and green onions. Continue cooking for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the chicken is fully cooked. Ground chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add all the chipotle honey vinaigrette ingredients to a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- If the vinaigrette is too thick, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency. Taste and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among the tostada shells. Top with chopped romaine and cotija cheese. Drizzle with the chipotle honey vinaigrette, then finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Nutrition note: Nutritional values do not include the tostada shells or optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2338IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
