Sweet Smoky BBQ Chicken Tostadas (Printable)
Crispy corn shells piled with smoky BBQ shredded chicken, fresh veggies, cheese, and creamy sauce for a bold Tex-Mex meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ Tostadas
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
# How To Make:
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 thoroughly coated, about 5 minutes.
03 - Arrange the warmed tostada shells on serving plates. Evenly divide the BBQ chicken mixture over each shell.
04 - Layer each tostada with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
05 - Drizzle sour cream over each tostada. Add optional jalapeño slices and a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet smoky chicken comes together in one pan and tastes like you spent hours.
- Everyone gets to customize their own tostada which means zero complaints at the table.
02 -
- Do not skip warming the shells because cold tostadas taste flat and have a soggy tendency once toppings land.
- Taste your BBQ sauce before adding honey because some brands are already very sweet on their own.
03 -
- Pat the avocado slices with a paper towel before placing them so they do not slide right off the tostada.
- Double the chicken mixture and freeze half for a meal that is nearly ready the next time the craving hits.