Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

4 Servings

Ingredients

For the spicy shredded chicken & black beans:

• 1½ lbs. chicken tenders

• 1 15oz. can of black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 Tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp cayenne

• 1 lime, juiced

For the avocado cilantro sauce:

• 2 medium avocados (or 1 large avocado)

• 1 garlic clove

• ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems are ok)

• 2 Tbsp lime juice

• ¼ tsp garlic salt

For the tostadas:

• 6-8 tostada shells

• Shredded lettuce

• Tomatoes (or pico de gallo)

• Cotija cheese or queso fresco crumbled

• Lime wedges

Instructions

To make the avocado cilantro sauce:

1. Add all your ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Keep your sauce in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of your ingredients.

To make the spicy chicken & black beans:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Then mix your spices and set them aside.

2. Next, add your chicken tenders to a large bowl and pour your spices and lime juice over the top. Toss until the tenders are fully coated then arrange them in your prepared baking dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

3. While the chicken is baking, heat your black beans on the stove over medium-high heat until they're warmed throughout.

4. Once the chicken is done, use 2 forks to shred the tenders in the dish. Then stir your black beans into the shredded chicken.

To make the tostadas:

1. Layer each tostada shell with your avocado sauce, chicken and black bean mixture, and your favorite taco toppings. Serve immediately!