Mini Chicken Tostadas (Printable)

Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, fresh salsa, avocado, and cheese for delicious appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Seasoning

01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Tostada Shells

09 - 8 small corn tortillas, cut in half for 16 mini tostadas
10 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
12 - 1 cup pico de gallo or fresh tomato salsa
13 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
14 - ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack
15 - ¼ cup sour cream
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla halves on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides with oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
03 - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes until the chicken is warm and evenly coated. Remove from heat.
04 - To assemble, top each crispy mini tostada with a layer of shredded lettuce, a spoonful of seasoned chicken, and a bit of pico de gallo. Add diced avocado and sprinkle with cheese.
05 - Drizzle with sour cream (thin with a little water if needed for easy drizzling) and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Each tostada delivers that perfect crunch to creamy ratio in just two bites
  • The seasoned chicken stays tender while the tortillas stay impossibly crisp
  • Guests can customize their own toppings, which means less prep stress for you
02 -
  • Undercooked tortillas will turn soggy the moment toppings hit them
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet prevents proper crisping
  • The chicken needs time in the pan for spices to bloom properly
03 -
  • Use kitchen shears to cut tortillas into halves faster and more evenly than a knife
  • Thin the sour cream with a teaspoon of water or lime juice for the perfect drizzle consistency

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