Tostadas de Pollo con Salsa Verde (Chicken Tostadas)
Crunchy corn tostadas piled with shredded chicken, cool lettuce, avocado and bright green salsa. Fresh, fast and fun to build.
Made with Salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa) and Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.46 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
Warm the shredded chicken in a pan with a splash of water for 4 to 5 minutes, until steaming hot all the way through. Season with a pinch of salt and half the lime juice.
4 min 30 s - 2
Warm the tostadas in a low oven at 160°C (140°C fan, gas mark 3) for 3 to 4 minutes so they are crisp.
- 3
Mix the lettuce with the remaining lime juice.
- 4
Spread a spoonful of soured cream on each tostada. Pile on some chicken, then lettuce.
- 5
Top with avocado slices and radish. Spoon over your ready made salsa verde (see the base recipe).
- 6
Serve immediately, 3 each, before the tostadas soften.
Tips
- Assemble just before eating. Tostadas soften in a few minutes under wet toppings.
- Spread the cream or a smear of beans first. It acts as glue and a moisture barrier.
- Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.
Storing and freezing
Eat straight away. Keep the components separate in the fridge for up to 2 days and assemble fresh.
Questions
Can I use bought tostadas?
Yes. Check the label for any added wheat if you need gluten free. Or bake your own from corn tortillas, as in the tostadas base recipe.
Can I make them vegan?
Yes. Swap the chicken for refried beans or black beans, and replace the soured cream with mashed avocado.
More made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa Verde (Pork Ribs in Green Salsa)
DFEFNFEmpanadas de Rajas y Queso Oaxaca (Poblano and Cheese Empanadas)
VNFTacos de Pollo a la Plancha (Griddled Chicken Tacos)
DFEFNFQuesadillas de Champiñones con Salsa Verde (Mushroom Quesadillas)
EFNFSee every dish made with salsa verde (cooked tomatillo salsa)
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.