Citrus Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Corn Salsa
 
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Citrus Chicken Tostadas are protein packed and piled up high with flavor. Ready in about 30 minutes, they're the perfect lunch or dinner.
Serves: 8
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE:
  • Juice of 1 Orange
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 1 lb. Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks

AVOCADO CORN SALSA:
  • 1 cup Corn, fresh or thawed from frozen
  • ⅓ cup Diced Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp. Jalapeño, chopped small
  • ⅓ cup Sliced Cherry Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Cojita Cheese
  • 2 tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
  • ¼ cup Cilantro
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • ½ tsp. Salt, if needed
TO SERVE:
  • 8 Flat Tostada Shells
  • 15 oz. can Refried Black Beans
  • Mexican Crema or Sour Cream, as desired
  • Shredded Romaine, as desired
Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in the juices and taco seasoning for a minimum of 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. While you're waiting for the marinade, go ahead and mix all ingredient for the avocado corn salsa in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the tostadas.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Pan fry for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165F.
  4. While the chicken is pan-frying, heat up the beans and tostada shells.
  5. To serve, simply place the warmed tostada shell on a plate, spread with desired amount of refried beans, top with the cooked chicken, avocado corn salsa, lettuce, and Mexican Crema or sour cream.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/citrus-chicken-tostadas-with-avocado-corn-salsa/