Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Print Version)

Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, pineapple salsa, and zesty lime crema for a bright flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pineapple Salsa

09 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Pinch of salt

→ Lime Crema

16 - 1/2 cup sour cream
17 - Zest of 1 lime
18 - Juice of 1/2 lime
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Assembly

20 - 8 small corn tostada shells
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
23 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks.
04 - While chicken cooks, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Reserve for serving.
06 - Warm tostada shells in the oven for 3–4 minutes, if desired.
07 - Top each tostada with shredded chicken, spoonfuls of pineapple salsa, a drizzle of lime crema, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the takeout guilt.
  • The sweet and spicy contrast is addictive—every bite hits differently.
  • It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you actually cooked something interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest after it comes out of the oven—it keeps the meat tender instead of tough and stringy.
  • Make your salsa at least a few minutes before assembly so the flavors can get to know each other; it tastes so much better than if you eat it immediately.
  • If your tostadas are sitting around getting soft, warm them right before you plate—they go from floppy to crispy fast and make all the difference.
03 -
  • Make your lime crema a few hours ahead and keep it in the fridge—it actually gets better as the lime flavors have time to develop.
  • If your pineapple salsa sits longer than a few hours, drain off some of the liquid that collects in the bottom so it doesn't make your tostadas soggy when you assemble.
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