Crispy Honey Lime Chicken Tostada Towers with Avocado Lime Drizzle 

Crispy Honey Lime Chicken Tostada Towers with Avocado Lime Drizzle 🌮🍯

A crunchy, sweet, spicy, and creamy fiesta in every bite! These stacked tostadas feature crispy honey-lime chicken, cool avocado drizzle, and fresh toppings for a showstopping meal.

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Honey Lime Chicken:

• 1½ lbs (680g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into small chunks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp honey

• Juice of 2 limes

• 1½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• ¼ cup cornstarch (for dredging)

• Oil (for frying—avocado, vegetable, or canola)

For the Avocado Lime Drizzle:

• 1 ripe avocado

• ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 garlic clove

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Salt to taste

• Splash of water (to thin if needed)

Extras:

• 8 crispy tostadas (store-bought or homemade)

• Sliced jalapeños (optional, for heat)

• Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

• Cotija cheese (optional, for extra flavor)

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Instructions

1. Marinate & Dredge the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Toss chicken chunks in the marinade and let sit 10-15 mins.

3. Lightly coat chicken in cornstarch (shakes off excess).

2. Fry the Chicken

1. Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F/175°C).

2. Fry chicken in batches 3-4 mins per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Make the Avocado Lime Drizzle

• Blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and water until smooth.

4. Assemble the Tostada Towers

1. Layer: Tostada → Avocado drizzle → Crispy chicken → Jalapeños → Cilantro → Repeat!

2. Top with extra lime wedges and Cotija cheese if desired.

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🔥 Pro Tips

✅ Air fryer option: Toss chicken in 1 tbsp oil + cornstarch, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 mins, shaking halfway.
✅ Extra crispy tostadas? Brush corn tortillas with oil, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 mins until golden.
✅ Make ahead: Prep avocado drizzle and marinade up to 1 day in advance.

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Serving Suggestion

Pair with:

• Mexican street corn 🌽

• Black bean salad 🥗

• Margaritas 🍹

Sweet, spicy, crunchy, creamy—these tostadas are pure magic! ✨🔥

(Tip: For a lighter version, skip frying and grill the marinated chicken instead!)