Tostadas de Pollo a la Mexicana (Mexican Chicken Tostadas for Weight Loss) | Jai
Tostadas de Pollo a la Mexicana (Mexican Chicken Tostadas for Weight Loss)
20 mins prepServes 2
This easy 30-minute recipe for Tostadas de Pollo a la Mexicana is a high-protein, low-carb option perfect for weight loss. It comes together with a few simple ingredients and can be enjoyed on tostadas or with a side of beans.
1. Add 1/4 white onion, salt, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 bay leaves to a pot. Once boiling, add the chicken breast. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until it's cooked through.
2. Let the chicken cool down and then shred it.
3. Chop the poblano pepper, jalapeños, and the remaining 1/4 white onion.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to a pot and add the chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, jalapeños, and poblano peppers. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the shredded chicken, chopped tomatoes (if using), and tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup of water to the tomato sauce can to rinse out any remaining sauce and add it to the pot. Add any seasonings you’d like.
6. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.
7. For Air Fryer Tostadas: Spray low calorie tortillas with oil spray and cook for 6-8 minutes at 390°F (199°C), flipping the tortilla halfway through, until crispy.
8. To assemble one serving of tostadas: Use 4 air fryer tostadas, 40 grams of non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 serving of pollo (approximately 195 grams), and 30 grams of avocado.
