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Easy BBQ Chicken Tostadas – Quick Crispy Recipe

Easy BBQ Chicken Tostadas – Quick Crispy Recipe


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  • Author: marie
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy corn tostadas piled with smoky chicken, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado for a quick, crowd‑pleasing dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 corn tortillas (8″)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Grill the chicken strips over medium heat for 3‑4 minutes per side until nicely charred.
  3. Chop the cooked chicken into bite‑sized pieces and toss with BBQ sauce.
  4. Warm tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10‑15 seconds.
  5. Assemble by placing sauce‑coated chicken on each tortilla, then add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
  6. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of cilantro; serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican‑American