Chipotle Chicken Tostadas w/ Pineapple Salsa

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*Serves 3

Per Serving: Calories 215, Protein 14g, Total Fat 11g, Carbs 13g, Fiber 2g

Ingredients: 

  • For the pineapple salsa

  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple

  • 1/8 cup finely diced red onion

  • 1/2 tbsp finely diced jalapeño

  • 1 tbsps fresh lime juice

  • 1/2 garlic clove, minced

  • 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/2 tsp olive oil

  • For the chipotle chicken

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • 6 oz ground chicken

  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder

  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

  • 1/8 cup fat free chicken broth

  • 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

  • To assemble

  • 3 flat tostada shells

  • 1 avocado, mashed

  • 1/4 cup shredded purple cabbage

  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a bowl, toss together the pineapple, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, avocado oil and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, breaking up the meat until it is brown, about 7 minutes.

  • Drain off any excess fat from the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth and tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 more minutes.

  • Remove from heat. Place tortillas in a single layer on baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until golden brown and crisp.

  • Carefully spread the mashed avocado on top of each tortilla. Sprinkle with the shredded cabbage and a big scoop of chipotle chicken. Top with the pineapple salsa and cilantro.