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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas with Quick Pickled Onions Recipe

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas with Quick Pickled Onions Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 people 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas with Quick Pickled Onions are a delicious and quick meal option that’s perfect for a busy weeknight.


Ingredients

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For the Quick Pickled Onions:

  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds

For the Chicken:

  • 2 tbsp ghee or butter
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 oz chopped green chiles from a can
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or any cooked, shredded chicken

For the Tostadas:

  • 8 tsp olive oil
  • 6 grain free tortillas (I prefer Siete cassava flour tortillas)
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade guacamole
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced or 1 small head
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges

Instructions

  1. For the Quick Pickled Onions: Place sliced onions in a large bowl and cover with hot water for 5 minutes. In a jar or bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Add drained onions to the brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. For the Chicken: Melt ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add spices, toast, then add tomato paste, chiles, and chicken broth. Simmer and add shredded chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. For the Tostadas: Heat oil in a skillet, cook tortillas until crisp. Top with guacamole, romaine, shredded chicken, cilantro, and pickled onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Quick pickled onions can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tostada
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg