Grilled Chicken Tostadas

Gluten Free
Health score
23%
Grilled Chicken Tostadas
45 min.
6
405kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and satisfying meal that combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients, look no further than our Grilled Chicken Tostadas. Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with vibrant tastes, this dish is as colorful on the plate as it is nourishing for the body.

Imagine succulent, marinated chicken breasts, infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of achiote and garlic, grilled to perfection and then shredded for a mouthwatering topping. The crispy corn tortillas provide the ideal base, offering a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender chicken. Each tostada is crowned with the zesty punch of pickled onions, adding both a tangy sweetness and a pop of color that that elevates every bite.

To add a creamy texture, we’re featuring fresh avocado and crumbly queso fresco, which harmonize perfectly with refreshing leaf lettuce and a drizzle of zesty lime juice. Your taste buds will thank you for the burst of flavor in every mouthful! This versatile dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it’s sure to impress your family or guests at any mealtime. With a simple preparation process that takes just 45 minutes, you'll enjoy a delectable feast that’s both healthful and incredibly satisfying. Get ready to evoke smiles around the table with these scrumptious Grilled Chicken Tostadas!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons annatto powder crumbled
  • 0.8 cup avocado peeled chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 12 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  •  garlic unpeeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cups lettuce shredded
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh ( 1 medium orange)
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh ( 1 medium orange)
  • 0.8 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • cups onion red thinly sliced ( 1 large)
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar red
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar red
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
  • cups water boiling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. To prepare pickled onions, combine onion and 2 cups boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 15 minutes; drain.
  2. Add 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to onions. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  3. To prepare chicken, heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic to pan; cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove garlic from pan; peel and mash.
  6. Combine garlic, 1/2 cup orange juice, and the next 7 ingredients (through pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake vigorously to dissolve achiote paste.
  7. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  8. Add chicken to bag, and seal and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally.
  9. Prepare grill.
  10. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade.
  11. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  12. Let stand 15 minutes. Shred with 2 forks.
  13. Lightly coat tortillas on each side with cooking spray.
  14. Place tortillas on grill rack; grill 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  15. Arrange 2 tortillas, overlapping halfway, on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with about 1/2 cup chicken mixture and about 1/2 cup pickled onions.
  16. Drizzle evenly with vinegar mixture. Top each serving with 1/3 cup lettuce, 2 tablespoons avocado, and 2 tablespoons cheese.
  17. Garnish with jalapeos, sour cream, and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories405kcal
Protein31.65%
Fat27.57%
Carbs40.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.08
Glycemic Load
14.83
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
23.548695709394%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
5.39mg
Naringenin
0.9mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
5.34mg
Kaempferol
0.73mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
22.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:405.38kcal
20.27%
Fat:12.38g
19.05%
Saturated Fat:3.49g
21.83%
Carbohydrates:41.19g
13.73%
Net Carbohydrates:34.4g
12.51%
Sugar:9.5g
10.55%
Cholesterol:83.1mg
27.7%
Sodium:527.61mg
22.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.97g
63.93%
Vitamin B3:13.27mg
66.37%
Selenium:43.23µg
61.76%
Vitamin B6:1.19mg
59.62%
Phosphorus:518.28mg
51.83%
Vitamin C:34.51mg
41.83%
Fiber:6.8g
27.19%
Potassium:926.58mg
26.47%
Magnesium:96.21mg
24.05%
Vitamin B5:2.23mg
22.32%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.92%
Calcium:178.1mg
17.81%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16%
Folate:63.59µg
15.9%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.54%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.19%
Copper:0.24mg
11.99%
Vitamin K:11.55µg
11%
Iron:1.82mg
10.12%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
8.05%
Vitamin A:394.13IU
7.88%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.28%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.5%
Source:My Recipes