BBQ Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Delicious BBQ Chicken Tostadas featuring crispy tostada shells topped with shredded chicken coated in tangy barbecue sauce and melted cheese. Finished with a drizzle of extra BBQ sauce and fresh green onions for a quick and flavorful meal perfect for casual lunches or dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Tostada Shells
- 8 tostada shells (or 8 corn tortillas, brushed lightly with olive oil and baked for 3–5 minutes per side, until crispy)
Chicken and Toppings
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheese (use mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 3 green onions, very thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Tostadas: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lay out the 8 tostada shells on two rimmed baking sheets to prepare them for topping.
- Mix Chicken with BBQ Sauce: Place 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken into a mixing bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce. Pour 1 cup of the barbecue sauce over the chicken and stir until the chicken is completely coated.
- Assemble Tostadas: Evenly divide the BBQ chicken mixture among the tostada shells. Then sprinkle about 1/4 cup (total 2 cups) of shredded cheese on top of each tostada.
- Bake Tostadas: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the assembled tostadas for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with Sauce and Garnish: Remove the tostadas from the oven. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce over each tostada and sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For homemade tostada shells, bake corn tortillas brushed lightly with olive oil at 350°F for 3-5 minutes per side until crisp.
- Use any BBQ sauce you prefer – sweet, smoky, or spicy varieties work well.
- Feel free to substitute or blend cheeses according to taste preferences.
- Green onions add a fresh crunch and mild onion flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Serve with sides like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa for extra flavor.
Keywords: BBQ chicken, tostadas, shredded chicken, baked tostadas, quick dinner, barbecue sauce, cheesy tostadas
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