Sweet Smoky BBQ Chicken Tostadas (Printable)

Crispy tostadas piled with sweet smoky BBQ shredded chicken and fresh Tex-Mex toppings for a quick satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or grilled)
02 - 1 cup smoky BBQ sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Tostada Shells

05 - 8 corn tostada shells

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 cup chopped tomatoes
08 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
10 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 - 1/3 cup sour cream

→ Optional Garnishes

13 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm for 5 minutes until crisp.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey or brown sugar, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and evenly coated, about 5 minutes.
03 - Arrange the warmed tostada shells on serving plates. Divide the BBQ chicken evenly among each shell.
04 - Layer shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro over each tostada.
05 - Drizzle sour cream over the assembled tostadas. Add jalapeño slices and lime wedges if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while the shells are still crisp and the chicken is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast of crispy shell and saucy chicken hits every texture craving at once.
  • It turns leftover chicken into something nobody would ever call leftovers.
02 -
  • Do not let the assembled tostadas sit or the shells will soften into sadness under the sauce.
  • Taste your BBQ sauce before adding honey because some brands are already very sweet.
03 -
  • Greek yogurt standing in for sour cream is just as satisfying and adds protein without anyone noticing the swap.
  • Warm the chicken mixture just before assembling so the cheese melts slightly on contact.

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