Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Printable)

Crisp tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, zesty pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Pineapple Salsa

09 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly

16 - 8 corn tostada shells
17 - 1 large avocado, sliced
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss thoroughly to coat. Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix pineapple, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Arrange tostada shells on serving plates. Top each with a generous layer of seasoned chicken.
04 - Spoon pineapple salsa over the chicken, then add avocado slices.
05 - Drizzle with sour cream if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and spicy balance feels like a flavor discovery every single time you take a bite.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, which means dinner can actually be fun instead of stressful.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and feels fancy enough to serve guests but simple enough for Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't assemble everything at once and let it sit, because the salsa's moisture will turn your beautiful crispy tostadas into soggy disappointment in minutes.
  • Taste the pineapple salsa before serving and adjust the salt and lime, because it needs to be bright enough to shine through all the other flavors without getting lost.
03 -
  • If your avocado is still hard, skip it and add it when you need it, because underripe avocado ruins the whole experience.
  • Make the salsa first so it has time to marry while you're handling the chicken and prep work, and it'll taste noticeably better than if you just toss it together at the last second.
Go Back