Tostadas de Pollo Asado con Frijoles (Crispy Chicken Tostadas)
Crunchy corn tostadas spread with refried beans and topped with chopped citrus chicken, crisp cabbage and radish.
Made with Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Pollo asado marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.85 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Coat the chicken in 120 ml of your ready made pollo asado marinade (see the base recipe). Chill for 2 to 8 hours.
120 min - 2
Cook the chicken in a hot, lightly oiled griddle pan for 6 to 7 minutes per side until charred and at 75C in the middle. Rest for 5 minutes and chop small.
13 min - 3
Toss the cabbage and radish with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) until hot.
- 4
If your ready made tostadas (see the base recipe) have softened, crisp them for 5 minutes in a 160°C (140°C fan) oven.
5 min - 5
Spread each tostada with refried beans, then top with chicken, the cabbage mix, avocado and crumbled queso fresco.
- 6
Serve immediately, as tostadas go soft within minutes of being topped.
Tips
- Top the tostadas only when you are ready to eat. Beans act as a glue and a moisture barrier, so use plenty.
- Feta is the best UK swap for queso fresco, though it is saltier, so use a lighter hand.
- Hold each tostada flat and eat it with your hands. Breaking a corner off is part of the fun.
Storing and freezing
Store the toppings separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep unfilled tostadas in an airtight tin for a few days and re-crisp in the oven if needed.
Questions
What is the difference between a tostada and a taco?
A tostada is a flat corn tortilla fried or baked until crisp and eaten topped open faced. A taco uses a soft folded tortilla.
Can I make this dairy free?
Yes. Leave out the queso fresco and use extra avocado or a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.
Can I use shop bought tostadas?
Yes. Look for corn tostadas in the world food aisle, and check the label for gluten free if you need it.
More made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Sopa de Tortilla con Pollo Asado (Tortilla Soup with Grilled Chicken)
GFEFNFTotopos con Carnitas y Queso (Carnitas Nachos)
GFEFNFNachos de Tinga con Queso (Loaded Chipotle Black Bean Nachos)
VEFNFTostadas de Atún Sellado (Seared Tuna Tostadas)
GFDFEFSee every dish made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.