These mini chicken tostadas are packed with juicy, seasoned chicken, crispy corn tortillas, and all the classic toppings, and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. The flavor combination and the textures and tastes are simply irresistible, making them perfect for parties, potlucks, or a satisfying appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Chicken tostadas are a classic Mexican appetizer perfect for Taco Tuesdays, parties, or any time you get the craving! They’re incredibly quick and easy, and they have a zesty, Tex-Mex flavor that everyone loves. I’ve been making them for decades, so I should know! I love to serve these at almost any kind of get-together with a Mexican theme, and sometimes, I just bring them to backyard parties to inject a little south-of-the-border flavor to any get-together. They’re so easy that I can bring a ton of flavor to any get-together without a ton of work. I know when you try them, you’ll love them as much as I do.
Mini Chicken Tostadas
These mini chicken tostadas start with mini corn tortillas that I fry until crispy. Then, I cook a mixture of chicken, onions, jalapenos, and zesty seasonings and top the tostadas. After that, everyone can add their favorite toppings. That’s all there is to it. It’s ridiculously simple recipe perfect for busy cooks or beginners who want to try their hand at something new.
Why You’ll Love This Mini Chicken Tostadas Recipe
- They are super flavorful from the combination of the juicy, tender chicken, onions, jalapenos, zesty seasonings, and the crunchy tortilla that the whole family will enjoy.
- The small size makes them perfect for parties or as an appetizer to a more extensive spread, and they are easy to make.
- They are versatile and can be tailored to your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, green onions, hot sauce, and salsa, just to name a few.
Mini Chicken Tostadas Ingredients
This recipe only takes a few basic ingredients that you can find in your pantry and at your local grocery store. You’ll be able to gather up everything in just a few minutes.
For the Tostadas
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Onion
- Jalapeno
- Butter
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Pepper jack cheese
- Mini white corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Additional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Sour Cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
- Ripe avocados
- Salsa
- Any of your other favorite toppings
How to Make Mini Chicken Tostadas
I said before that these mini chicken tostadas are ridiculously easy to make, and I meant it. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in just a few minutes, a plate of delicious tostadas in hand.
Step 1: Fry the Tortillas
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or skillet. Then, fry the mini tortilla in small batches of 4 to 5 until crispy. Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat until all the tortillas are fried.
Step 2: Make the Chicken Mixture
Melt butter in a large pan. Then, cook the chicken, onions, jalapenos, and seasonings until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Make the Tostadas
Place the chicken mixture on top of each fried mini tortilla and top with cheese and your other favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Fry your mini tortillas in small batches so the oil stays hot. This ensures that the tortillas get crispy rather than soggy.
- Keep the heat on medium when cooking the chicken. This allows the vegetables to get tender by the time the chicken is finished.
- Dice the chicken into small cubes for easy eating.
Variations
- You can sauté the vegetables and use shredded rotisserie chicken for these tostadas.
- This recipe works with pork, as well.
- For a mild version of this recipe, omit the jalapenos.
What to Serve with Mini Chicken Tostadas
These tostadas are the perfect appetizer for your next Mexican meal. Serve them along with your other favorites like:
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Fajitas
- Enchiladas
- Taquitos
- Refried beans
- Black beans
- Chips and salsa
- Chips and guacamole
- Nachos
- Churros
Recipe FAQ
Tostada translates to “toast”. Tostadas are any number of dishes made by frying a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla and topping it with a variety of items – usually a mixture of meat and vegetables like onion and jalapenos.
Tostadas are fried until the shell is hard and crispy.
A flat taco is exactly what a tostada is. It’s a crispy shell topped with a variety of traditional taco ingredients.
If you crowd your pan, the oil’s heat will get too low. This results in the tortillas absorbing the oil and getting soggy rather than crispy.
The chicken filling for these mini chicken tostadas will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Mini Chicken Tostadas
If possible, only make as many tostadas as you think will be eaten and store the remaining chicken mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you do have leftover tostadas, they’ll last for about 2 days in the refrigerator.
To reheat the chicken mixture, place it in a sauce pan with a touch of water and cook it on medium-low heat until heated through and the water is gone.
To reheat the tostadas, place them on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake them at 350 until heated through.
Try This Delicious Mini chicken Tostadas Recipe Today
These mini chicken tostadas are the perfect marriage of ease and flavor. With just a few simple steps and bold flavor, they make the perfect appetizer for any occasion and a great addition to your next Taco Tuesday. Give these a try, and I know you’ll make them a permanent part of your rotation. They’re just too good not to!
More Delicious Chicken Recipes You’ll Enjoy
These delicious Awesome Chicken Burritos are an absolutely scrumptious burrito recipe and one of my family’s favorite recipes EVER! Made with marinated grilled chicken, ranch beans, and a semi-homemade salsa, rolled up in flour tortillas. I can pretty much guarantee you cannot eat only one. They are THAT good!
Mini Chicken Tostadas
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced small
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 24 mini white corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- Additional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Sour Cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, fry tortillas in small batches (4-5) at a time until crispy.
- Remove from oil once crispy and place on a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
- In a large pan, melt butter.
- Add in chicken, onion, jalapeno, and seasonings. Stir well to mix together.
- Cook until chicken is completely cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Assemble tostadas by placing chicken on top of fried tortilla, top with cheese and any other additional toppings. Repeat with all fried tortillas.
Notes
Nutrition
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