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Chicken Tinga Toasts

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Delightful toasts topped with smoky, savory chicken tinga, fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, and tangy pickled onions on crispy tostadas.

Ingredients

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  • 8 Tostadas (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 Cups Shredded Chicken (using rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Yellow Onion (sliced thin)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1 Can Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (adjust spice to preference)
  • ½ Cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Cup Refried Beans
  • 1 Cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • ¼ Cup Cotija cheese or Feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 Avocado (sliced)
  • 1 Pickled Red Onion

Instructions

  1. Blend the sliced Roma tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, garlic, chicken stock, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook until translucent and slightly caramelized (about 10 minutes).
  4. Combine the shredded chicken in the pan.
  5. Pour the tomato chipotle sauce over the chicken, mix well, and bring to a low boil.
  6. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Spread the refried beans on each tostada, layer with chicken tinga, and top with shredded lettuce, pickled red onions, crumbled cheese, and sliced avocado.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more chipotles. Experiment with different cheese options and fresh herbs.

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