Name: The BEST Chicken Tostadas you'll ever make!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5, 5 tostadas
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive Oil; pinch of Salt; 1 cup / 250ml Chicken Stock; 1lb / 500g boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs ((approx 6 thighs)); 1 tbsp EACH: Honey, Lime Juice (approx 1/2 lime), Tomato Paste (Tomato Puree in UK); 1 heaped tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika, Cumin; 1/2 tsp EACH: Onion Powder,Â Garlic Powder,Â Oregano,Â Salt; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; pinch of Black Pepper; 2 large Avocados, (halved, destoned & roughly diced); 1 tbsp Lime Juice ((approx half Lime)); 2 tbsp finely diced Coriander/Cilantro; pinch of Chipotle Flakes/Chilli Flakes (optional); pinch of Salt, (to taste); 1 small Red Onion, (peeled & finely sliced); 2 tbsp EACH: Apple Cider (or White Wine Vinegar), Lime Juice (approx 1 whole lime); 5x 6-7" Tostada Shells, (warmed in the oven (see notes)); 1x 14oz/400g can of Refried Beans, (warmed in a saucepan); 1 cup / 100g Mexican Cheese Blend, (or as needed (see notes)); Coriander/Cilantro, (to garnish)

The BEST Chicken Tostadas you'll ever make!

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These Chicken Tostadas are easy to make and absolutely bursting with flavour!

By: Dontgobaconmyheart (via Dontgobaconmyheart)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 5, 5 tostadas

Instructions

Pickled Onions: In a small mixing bowl combine finely sliced red onion with 2 tbsp vinegar & lime juice and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle for as long as you have time for, tossing every so often. The longer you leave them the softer/more acidic they'll be.
Quick Guac: In a small mixing bowl add avocado, 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, a pinch of chilli flakes (optional) and a good pinch of salt. Smash with a fork or potato masher, then place to one side.
Prep Chicken: In a small pot combine 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika & cumin, 1/2 tsp oregano, onion powder, garlic powder & salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and a pinch of black pepper. Sprinkle over chicken thighs, then drizzle over 2 tbsp olive oil. Use your hands to fully coat the chicken thighs.