Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa and Avocado Smash
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Preparation:
1
Preheat flat top grill to 450°F.
2
Place chicken thighs into a small bowl. Season with chipotle, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper, and oil. Mix well.
3
Place chicken thighs onto grill, and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until an internal temperature of 165°F is achieved. Remove chicken thighs from grill, and place onto cutting board to rest.
4
Add diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, juice of 1 lime, red wine vinegar, and honey to a mixing bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix well.
5
Cut avocados in half, and remove the pit. Position a wire cooling rack over a mixing bowl. Smash avocado flesh side down onto the rack using your hand, and it will send diced avocado chunks into the bowl. Discard the peel.
6
Add remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl. Mash avocado lightly with a fork, and mix well.
7
Place oil onto the grill, and fry tortillas for 1–2 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove from grill.
To Assemble:
1
Place crispy tortillas on a plate.
2
Top with avocado smash.
3
Julienne chicken into strips, and place onto avocado smash.
4
Top with pineapple salsa.
5
Serve and enjoy!
Grill Tips:
Avocado Smash Hack: Slice open the avocado, and remove the pit with a chef knife. Position a wire cooling rack over a mixing bowl. Press avocado flesh side down onto the rack using your palm, and it will send dice avocado chunks into the bowl.
Using spice rubs on proteins is a great way to pack a lot of flavor when you’re in a pinch for time. You can craft special spice blends in advance which will not only save time, but also make it fun! Get creative with it!
Grill Tips:
Avocado Smash Hack: Slice open the avocado, and remove the pit with a chef knife. Position a wire cooling rack over a mixing bowl. Press avocado flesh side down onto the rack using your palm, and it will send dice avocado chunks into the bowl.
Using spice rubs on proteins is a great way to pack a lot of flavor when you’re in a pinch for time. You can craft special spice blends in advance which will not only save time, but also make it fun! Get creative with it!
Cooking for 2 people
Ingredients
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boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound
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chipotle in adobo
2 tablespoons
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cumin
2 teaspoons
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chili powder
2 teaspoons
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granulated garlic
2 teaspoons
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pineapple, diced
2 cups
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red onion, diced
½ cup
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cilantro, chopped
½ cup
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juice of 2 limes
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red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons
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honey
2 tablespoons
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avocado
2
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corn tortillas
6
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kosher salt and black pepper as needed
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vegetable oil as needed
Credit: Recipe created by Brandon Frohne on behalf of Kingsford and Masterbuilt
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Maple man 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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