Name: Grilled BBQ Chicken Tostadas (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Your favorite BBQ sauce; 1/2 cup Shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup Shredded carrots; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 8 Corn tostada shells; 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Recipe tier

Classic BBQ chicken tostadas, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Crispy tostada shells are topped with flavorful grilled chicken, a simple slaw, and your favorite BBQ sauce.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 12

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Your favorite BBQ sauce
Slaw
cup 120 mL Shredded cabbage
cup 60 mL Shredded carrots
2 tbsp 30 mL Mayonnaise
1 tbsp 15 mL Apple cider vinegar
Tostadas
8 N/A Corn tostada shells
Garnish
cup 60 mL Chopped cilantro

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine Chicken ingredients and mix well to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred.
While chicken is grilling, prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, combine all Slaw ingredients and mix well.
Assemble the tostadas: Spread a layer of BBQ Sauce on each tostada shell.
Top with shredded chicken and a generous spoonful of Slaw.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.