BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas with Sweet Jalapeño Salsa
Author: Nicole Morrissey
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 5 servings (2 tostadas each)
Ingredients
BBQ Margarita Chicken:
¾ cup BBQ sauce
2 tsp lime zest
2 tsp orange zest
1 lime, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt and black pepper, to taste
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 Tbsp olive oil
Sweet Jalapeno Salsa:
1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
¾ cup mango, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp orange zest
1 lime, juiced
⅛ tsp salt
For serving:
2 avocados
¼ tsp garlic salt
¼ cup fresh cilantro
10 tostadas
2 oz cotija cheese, crumbed
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, prepare the chicken. In a medium bowl mix together the BBQ sauce, lime zest, orange zest, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, salt and pepper. In a second bowl combine the chicken, olive oil, and ¼ cup of the BBQ Margarita sauce; toss well.
Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and allow to rest five minutes; dice or shred and toss with remaining BBQ Sauce. Keep warm.
While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salsa by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
Mash the avocado using the back side of a fork against the side of a small bowl. Add the garlic salt and cilantro; mix well.
To serve, spread avocado over each tostada before topping with prepared chicken and salsa. Finish with a pinch of cojita cheese and serve immediately.