Healthy Low Fat Chicken Tostadas

Enjoy these tasty low-fat chicken tostadas that are not only delicious but also good for your health. Made with lean chicken, whole grain tortillas, and loaded with fresh veggies, this recipe is a perfect choice for a nutritious meal. The preparation time for this dish is just 30 minutes, and it falls under the categories of Mexican cuisine and healthy eating.

Ingredients

• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole wheat tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup salsa

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
4. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Remove the cooked chicken from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
6. While the chicken is cooling, warm the tortillas in the oven for 5 minutes or until crispy.
7. Once the chicken has cooled, shred it using two forks.
8. To assemble the tostadas, spread a tablespoon of low-fat sour cream on each tortilla.
9. Top the sour cream with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and shredded chicken.
10. Drizzle salsa over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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