Marinade
1/2 c fresh lime juice
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c vegetable oil (or olive oil)
1 T honey
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
Tostadas
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)--about 4 oz each
8 small corn tortillas (5-6" diameter)
1 1/2 c shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
shredded lettuce
Additional toppings: fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and additional cheese (I served it with creamy lime cilantro dressing too, and it was delicious!)
- Place chicken in a gallon-size Ziploc bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, place it in a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you want to start grilling.
- Preheat grill.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until it’s no longer pink inside, about 4-5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 10 minutes before cutting it into ½” strips.
- Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with oil. Grill them on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute on a gas grill, sprinkle each one with 1 T of cheese. (I actually broil them in the oven or use a toaster. Just don't forget to flip them. You can also buy tostadas in the store, eliminating this step.)
- To serve, layer the tortillas with shredded lettuce, the chicken strips, the remaining cheese, and any remaining cheese and additional toppings
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