Baja Chicken Tostada with Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • CHICKEN
  • 2 chicken breast halves pounded thin
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground thyme
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • GUCAMOLE
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • lime juice from ½ lime
  • salt, to taste
  • PLANTAINS
  • 2 plantains, sliced
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • freshly cracked salt
  • SALSA
  • ½ cup chopped strawberries
  • ½ cup chopped pineapple
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice from ½ lime
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • SHELLS
  • 4 medium-large tortilla shells
Instructions
  1. Make tortilla shells according to directions.
  2. Heat grill.
  3. Mix paprika, cumin, sugar, garlic powder, salt, ground thyme, red pepper flakes and chili powder together in a small bowl.
  4. Pound chicken and rub seasoning mixture on both sides of chicken.
  5. Place on grill and cook until cooked through.
  6. Once done slice.
  7. PLANTAINS
  8. Meanwhile slice plantains and heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add coconut oil and once sizzling fry plantains.
  10. Season with salt and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  11. SALSA
  12. Add chopped strawberries, pineapple, onion and cilantro to a bowl and mix well.
  13. Add in olive oil, lime juice and salt. Mix to combine.
  14. GUCAMOLE
  15. Remove the shell and pit from avocado.
  16. Place in bowl and mash with a fork.
  17. Add in garlic, lime juice and salt, mix well.
  18. ASSEMBLE
  19. Grill the tortilla shells on both sides (optional).
  20. Spread guacamole on the shell and add chicken and friend plantains.
  21. Top with strawberry salsa and additional cilantro, avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
Recipe by Simple Roots at https://simplerootswellness.com/baja-chicken-tostada-with-strawberry-pineapple-salsa/