BBQ Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
These light BBQ chicken tostadas with pineapple salsa make a delicious choice for lunch or a lighter dinner. Crisp, thin corn tortillas are layered with shredded chicken in sweet BBQ sauce, melty cheese, and a fresh pineapple salsa. With a bright, tropical flavor made from simple pantry staples and just a few fresh ingredients, these tostadas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—even for picky eaters.
INGREDIENTS
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- 8 extra thin corn tortillas
- olive oil spray
- pinch kosher salt
- ¾ c reduced fat mozzarella
- 2½ c chicken breast, shredded
- For quick prep time, use a rotisserie chicken.
- This would be a great way to use up leftovers.
- ½ c BBQ sauce, used: Stubbs Sticky Sweet
- 15 oz pineapple, canned, drained
- ½ c red onion, diced
- 1 tsp chili lime seasoning
- 2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
INSTRUCTIONS
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Crisp the tortillas
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Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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Arrange the tortillas on a large baking sheet, lightly spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Bake for 5–10 minutes until golden and crisp, keeping a close eye so they don’t burn.
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Prepare the chicken
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Shred the chicken breast and toss with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
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Divide the chicken among the tortillas, then sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake again
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Return the assembled tortillas to the oven for a few minutes, just until the cheese melts.
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Make the pineapple salsa
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Dice the pineapple and red onion, chop the cilantro, and combine in a bowl.
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Add the juice of one lime and a sprinkle of chili lime seasoning.
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Toss well to combine.
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Assemble & serve
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Top the warm tostadas with the fresh pineapple salsa and enjoy immediately.
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Notes:
Makes 8 tostadas, macros and points are per tostada- recommended serving size: 2 tostadas
NUTRITION
| Serving size | 309g |
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| Calories | 176 |
| Protein | 14g |
| Total Fat | 3g |
| Carbohydrates | 23g |
| Sugar | 12g |
| Fiber | 2g |



