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    Grilled Chicken Tostadas

    Published: Jun 3, 2018 · Modified: Mar 18, 2021 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    The easy grilled chicken tostadas are healthy and a family favorite! The inspiration came one night when I had some extra chicken on hand and could not decide how to cook it. I was pretty hungry, so using the crock pot was not an option. I decided to make this chicken by grilling it on my stove-top grill pan, and was impressed by how wonderful this turned out. The chicken was flavorful and tender. As a bonus, this recipe is really healthy! Can't wait to share it with you!

    Healthy Fats 101

    What are the different types of fats?

    There are 2 different categories of fats: healthy fat and unhealthy fat. "Healthy fats" are also called monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats.  We want to increase these fats in the daily diet.

    "Unhealthy Fats" are called saturated fat or trans fats. The should be limited. (Think french fries, donuts, cakes, ice cream). The goal is to reduce "bad fats" and replace them with "good fats". Find out all about fats in this article from the American Heart Association.

    examples of healthy fats (monounsaturated & polyunsaturated fats):

    • Olive oil
    • Avacados
    • Salmon
    • Pecans
    • Walnuts
    • Ground flax seed
    • Sunflower Seeds
    • Pumpkin Seeds

    examples of unhealthy fats (saturated fats and transfats):

    • Butter
    • Donuts
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Popcorn with butter
    • Chips
    • Cheese
    • Whole milk

    how to eat more healthy fats

    Try to take 1 new step each day to replace the bad fats with good fats. For example, instead of cooking your foods in butter or lard, try olive oil instead! Substitute potato chips with a handful of almonds/walnuts--they offer the same crunch and are much healthier!

    Here's a sample meal I ate the other night. I will show my original meal first, followed by the substitutions made for good fat.

    heart healthy fat example

    Are chicken tostadas healthy

    The recipe below uses avocados, which are a great source of fat that is healthy for you. It also adds a sense of creaminess to recipe, instead of having to add a lot of extra cheese. The chicken is also cooked in olive oil, which is a healthy fat as well. This recipe does contain cheese, however it is a very small amount.

    Easy chicken tostadas

    Grilled Chicken Tostadas FAQ's

    Do i have to marinade chicken?

    Marinading the chicken before cooking is recommended. This will help make the chicken more tender and less chewy. Also, it adds great flavor to the chicken. This marinade is Mexican flavor and adds a hint of spice to the chicken. Check out this article on how to make the perfect chicken marinade.

    Can i use chicken thighs?

    Although I have not tried this recipe with chicken thighs, it could work if the chicken thighs are boneless and skinless. Chicken thighs typically have more fat on them compared to chicken breasts, so it is recommended to cut off all excess fat after cooking.

    easy weeknight dinner chicken tostadas

    how to make Mock grilled chicken on the stove

    No time to grill chicken on a bbq grill? No problem! I use this pan to create grilled chicken on the stove. The pan creates grill lines on the chicken to create the appearance of grilled chicken. Spray the pan with a pan spray to prevent sticking. Cook chicken on each side for about 10 minutes each side. Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of chicken.

    A couple tips when using this pan:

    • It is best to use medium low head. Using too high of heat will burn the outside will burn the outside of the chicken, while leaving the inside uncooked
    • Use chicken of the same thickness- using a thick piece along with a very thin piece will result in differing cook times
    • Make chicken the same thickness by pounding with a meat pounder. This will allow chicken to cook more evenly.

    let's make some chicken tostadas!

    Easy chicken tostadas

    Easy Chicken Toastados

    Ashlee Welter
    Easy to make, packed with flavor! Toasted tortillas topped with marinated chicken, avocado, tomato and cheese. Light and easy lunch or dinner option.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 4 (2 tostados each)
    Calories 290 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound chicken breast raw
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 roma tomatoes diced
    • 1 avocado diced
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 8 corn tortillas

    Instructions
     

    • Combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder and onion powder in small mixing bowl. Squeeze in the juice from 1 lime.
    • Add chicken breasts to the olive oil mixture. Cover completely. Let set for 20 minutes.
    • Place chicken in sauce pan over medium heat.
    • Flip periodically. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear (Chicken should reach 165 degrees with a thermometer).
    • Remove from stove. Cut into ½ inch pieces. Set aside.
    • Arrange corn tortillas on a sheet so that they do not overlap.
      Bake in oven for 3-4 or until crispy (Watch carefully as they burn easily).
    • Assemble tostada by adding chicken, diced tomato, avocado and cheese to each tortilla.
      Serve immediately!

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings, 2 tostadas each. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcal
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    Comments

    1. Joseph says

      September 17, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Yum these were great

      Reply
      • Ashlee Welter says

        September 18, 2022 at 10:32 am

        Great!!

        Reply
    5 from 1 vote

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