Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 package

Tostadas

2 pound

Chicken Breast

breasts or pieces

1 ounce

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

2 cup

Avocado

diced

1 pound

Queso Fresco

crumbled

1 pound

Sour Cream

1 bunch

Fresh Cilantro

minced

16 ounce

Salsa

12 ounce

Hot Sauce

8 slice

Lime

Step 1
~5 min

Season chicken with lemon-pepper seasoning.

Key Technique: Seasoning
Step 2
~5 min

Cook chicken using your preferred method: pan-fry, bake, or grill.

Step 3
~5 min

Shred or chop cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.

Step 4
~5 min

Prepare serving dishes with diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, sour cream/Mexican crema, minced cilantro, salsa, and hot sauce.

Step 5
~5 min

Allow each person to assemble their own tostadas with the provided ingredients.

Step 6
~5 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice to the avocado to prevent browning.

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be cooked in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Common Mexican street food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party
Summer

Popularity Score

70/100

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