Recipe Details
"Crispy corn tortillas piled high with juicy seasoned chicken and a creamy, smoky Mexican street corn topping. This vibrant dish combines the crunch of a tostada with the irresistible flavors of elote and tangy cotija cheese."
1 Ingredients
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | Chicken breast, boneless and skinless |
| 2 cups | Frozen or fresh corn kernels |
| 8 count | Tostada shells |
| 1/4 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 2 tbsp | Mexican crema or sour cream |
| 1/2 cup | Cotija cheese, crumbled |
| 1 tsp | Chili powder |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 1 whole | Lime, juiced |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic powder |
2 Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with half the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice into small pieces.
In the same skillet (or a clean one), add the corn kernels and cook over high heat for 5-8 minutes without stirring too frequently, allowing them to char and turn golden brown. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, lime juice, remaining chili powder, and half of the cilantro.
Fold the charred corn and shredded chicken into the creamy sauce mixture until well coated.
Place the tostada shells on a flat surface. Spread a generous amount of the chicken and corn mixture onto each shell.
Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese, the remaining cilantro, and an extra sprinkle of chili powder or Tajin if desired. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
💡 Tips & Tricks
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To prevent the tostada shells from breaking, don't over-pile the toppings.
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If you can't find Cotija cheese, Feta makes a decent salty substitute.
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Char the corn until you hear it 'pop'—that's when the smoky flavor really develops.
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For a spicier version, add a finely diced jalapeño to the corn mixture.
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