Achiote Chicken Tostados With Mango Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, combine the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• STEP 2.Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
• STEP 3.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
• STEP 4.While the chicken is grilling, prepare the mango sauce. In a blender, combine the mango, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, and salt. Blend until smooth.
• STEP 5.Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into thin strips.
• STEP 6.To assemble the tostados, spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with the sliced chicken, mango sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and crumbled queso fresco.
• STEP 7.Serve the achiote chicken tostados with mango sauce immediately, and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• If you can't find achiote paste, you can substitute it with a mixture of paprika, cumin, and annatto powder.
• For a spicier mango sauce, add more jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• You can also add some sliced avocado or pickled onions as additional toppings for the tostados.

Storage and Serving

• These tostados are best served immediately while the chicken is still warm and the tostada shells are crispy.
• If you have any leftovers, store the chicken, mango sauce, and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To reheat the chicken, you can either microwave it or warm it up in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
• When ready to serve the leftovers, assemble the tostados with fresh tostada shells and toppings.