This recipe utilizes a technique for poaching chicken, to keep it juicy and tender. The shredded chicken is then lightly dressed with lime juice and olive oil, and further enhanced by the lively flavors and crunchiness of the coleslaw. Tostadas are served like open-face sandwiches and are eaten out of hand. They can be a little messy, so serve them with plenty of napkins.
Source:Very Well Fit
If chicken breasts are very large, cut them in half crosswise so that each piece is about 4 ounces.
Place the chicken in the bottom of a medium saucepan or Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover the chicken and season the water with the bay leaf, half of the lime juice, ground chile, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pepper.
Cover the pot and bring the water to a light simmer over medium heat; do not allow it to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the thickest part of the chicken breast is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and allow it to cool for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks.
In a medium bowl, drizzle the pulled chicken with 3 tablespoons of lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and sea salt. Stir to combine; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, radishes, carrots, ground mustard, salt, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This step can be done ahead.
Assemble tostadas at the table, on dinner plates. Pass the shredded chicken, coleslaw, cheese, and cilantro to pile onto the tostada shells, and garnish with a squeeze of lime.
Poaching chicken over low heat keeps it tender. It will become tough if you allow the water to boil.
Source: Very Well Fit
Serving Size 6 servings (12 tostadas)
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 452
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26g40%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 94mg32%
- Sodium 659mg28%
- Potassium 419mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
If chicken breasts are very large, cut them in half crosswise so that each piece is about 4 ounces.
Place the chicken in the bottom of a medium saucepan or Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover the chicken and season the water with the bay leaf, half of the lime juice, ground chile, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pepper.
Cover the pot and bring the water to a light simmer over medium heat; do not allow it to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the thickest part of the chicken breast is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and allow it to cool for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks.
In a medium bowl, drizzle the pulled chicken with 3 tablespoons of lime juice, olive oil, cilantro and sea salt. Stir to combine; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, radishes, carrots, ground mustard, salt, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving. This step can be done ahead.
Assemble tostadas at the table, on dinner plates. Pass the shredded chicken, coleslaw, cheese, and cilantro to pile onto the tostada shells, and garnish with a squeeze of lime.
Medical Review by Chef Robert Lewis , Professional Chef, Author, and Speaker
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