Tostadas de Tinga

These tostadas de tinga layer shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle sauce over refried beans for a quick homemade meal. Finished with Mexican crema and avocado, every bite is creamy, crisp, and satisfying.

📝 Ingredients

• Chicken Tinga Recipe
• 12 mini tostada shells
• 8 ounces Mexican crema
• 1 large avocado, (cut into slices)
• 8 ounces queso fresco, (drained, finely crumbled by hand)
• 1/4 cup scallions, (finely chopped)
• 2 cups refried beans
• 3 cups iceberg or romaine lettuce, (finely chopped)
• 6 limes, (for squeezing)
• Habanero Salsa Recipe

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine scallions and queso fresco, then set aside.
2. 2Assemble tostadas starting with refried beans, then layer with chicken tinga, lettuce, drizzle crema, then top with scallion-queso fresco, avocado, and a generous squeeze of lime. Finish with habanero salsa, if using.