Crispy Honey Lime Chicken Tostada Towers with Avocado Lime Drizzle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

– 1½ lbs 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
– Cornstarch for light dredging
– Oil for frying

For the Avocado Lime Drizzle:

– 1 ripe avocado
– ¼ cup sour cream
– Juice of 1 lime
– 1 garlic clove
– 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
– Salt to taste
– Splash of water to thin if needed

Extras:

– Crispy tostadas (store-bought or homemade)
– Sliced jalapeños
– Chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, toss chicken chunks with olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Let marinate for at least 20–30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor).

2. Make the Avocado Lime Drizzle

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt.

Blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to reach drizzle consistency.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Prepare the Chicken

Lightly dredge marinated chicken chunks in cornstarch to coat.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 3–5 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

4. Assemble the Towers

On a serving plate, layer a crispy tostada, a spoonful of crispy chicken, and drizzle with avocado sauce.

Repeat with a second tostada layer and more chicken.

Top with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro.