Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Printable)

Crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken, pineapple salsa, and sliced avocado for fresh flavor.

# 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

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss well to coat. Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 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 and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Arrange tostada shells on 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 using, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy tostada shells and soft, juicy fillings hits different every single time.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Pineapple and chicken together might sound unusual, but once you taste that sweet-savory balance, you'll be making this constantly.
02 -
  • Seed your tomatoes for the salsa or it will become a watery mess; I ignored this advice once and regretted it immediately.
  • Don't slice your avocado until right before serving, or it will brown and taste bitter no matter how much lime juice you squeeze on it.
03 -
  • Warm your tostada shells in a 350°F oven for 2 to 3 minutes before assembling so they stay crispy longer and taste fresher.
  • Make the pineapple salsa up to a few hours ahead, but wait until the last minute to slice your avocado and warm your chicken.
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