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Recipes

Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Smash

Try these crunchy tostadas topped with smoky and spicy grilled chicken, fresh pineapple salsa and creamy avocado smash.

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Cooking for 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 avocado
  • 6 corn tortillas

Chipotle Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp. chipotle in adobo
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 tsp. granulated garlic
  • vegetable oil as needed
  • kosher salt and black pepper as needed

Pineapple Salsa

  • 2 cup pineapple, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, fresh squeezed
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey

1 Food Prep

Place your chicken thighs into a small bowl and season them with your chipotle seasoning ingredients until well combined.

Next, add your pineapple salsa ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Season your salsa with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix well.

For your avocado smash, cut your avocados in half and remove the pit. Position a wire cooling rack over a mixing bowl. Smash your avocado flesh side down onto the rack using your hand and it’ll send diced avocado chunks into the bowl. Discard the peel.

Finally, add the remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl with your avocado. Mash the avocado lightly with a fork and mix well.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets

Method: Direct-Heat Grilling

Temp: 450°F (High Heat)

3 The Cook

  • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

  • Place your chicken thighs on the grate and cook them for 5–7 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Then, remove your chicken thighs from the grill and place them onto a cutting board to rest.

  • Oil your grate again and cook your tortillas for 1–2 minutes on each side until crispy.

  • To serve, place your crispy tortillas on a plate and add a layer of avocado smash.

  • Then, julienne your chicken into strips and place them on top.

  • Top your tostada with pineapple salsa and enjoy!

Recipe created by Brandon Frohne on behalf of Kingsford® Charcoal and Masterbuilt.

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Reviews
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy Summer Meal Loved this recipe! And so did my family. Great Flavor.
Date published: 2024-05-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent This recipe has the right amount of everything to make a great and tasty meal. The spices and ingredients used are some of my family's favorites. Even my kids loved it. I will definitely make these on a regular basis.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never ever been disappointed with you great food Everything everytime we were there it was great and we let everyone know how the service was
Date published: 2023-08-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Family Favorite This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner and the seasonings are just right.
Date published: 2023-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So good Been trying a bunch of these recipes. All of them have been winners. So good.
Date published: 2021-10-30
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