Tostadas de Pollo con Pipián Verde y Frijoles (Chicken Pipian Tostadas)
Crisp corn tostadas with refried beans, shredded chicken in green pumpkin seed sauce and crunchy lettuce.
Made with Green mole (pipian verde) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.98 a head
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
Poach the chicken with the garlic and 1 tsp salt in water to cover for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred finely.
20 min - 2
Warm your ready made green mole, pipian verde (see the base recipe) in a pan with 3 tbsp water, add the chicken and warm for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan for 4 minutes.
4 min - 4
Toss the cabbage with the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt.
- 5
Spread beans on each tostada, top with chicken, cabbage and avocado, scatter with coriander and serve with the remaining lime in wedges.
Tips
- Build the tostadas at the table so they stay crisp.
- Keep the chicken sauce thick so it does not soak the shell.
- Warm the shells in the oven for 3 minutes if they have gone soft.
Storing and freezing
Keep the chicken and beans separately for up to 3 days in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot all through. Assemble fresh.
Questions
Can I use leftover roast chicken?
Yes, shred about 400 g cooked chicken and warm it in the sauce for 5 minutes.
Can I make my own tostadas?
Yes. Bake corn tortillas at 180C for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
Are they spicy?
Medium. Pickled jalapeno slices on top add more heat if you like.
More made with green mole (pipian verde)
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DFEFNFAlbóndigas en Pipián Verde (Meatballs in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
DFNFHPPipián Verde de Pollo (Chicken in Green Pumpkin Seed Mole)
DFEFNFPescado en Pipián Verde con Pico de Gallo (Fish in Green Pumpkin Seed Sauce)
GFDFEFDouble 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.