Season 08 - Lunch / S08L14
Chicken Tostadas with Cilantro Crema
Story
Don Luis remembers the sound of laughter bouncing off the kitchen walls as his grandkids stacked tostadas high with all their favorite toppings. “Más crema, abuelo!” they’d shout, giggling as the cilantro crema dripped off the sides. It wasn’t just lunch—it was a flavor competition, and the winner always got a mango juice on the house (a.k.a. from Don Luis’s fridge). Today, he’s teaching the same recipe that won hearts that sunny Saturday. Crispy tostadas loaded with juicy shredded chicken, refried beans, fresh toppings, and his signature cilantro crema. It’s crunchy, creamy, tangy, and a whole lotta love on one plate. 🥰
Instructions
- 1Blend the Cilantro Crema 💚
- 2In a blender, combine sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill in the fridge while prepping the rest.
- 3Warm the Refried Beans 🔥
- 4In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the refried beans until smooth and spreadable. Add a splash of water if needed.
- 5Assemble the Tostadas 🛠️
- 6Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
- 7Add shredded chicken on top.
- 8Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado slices.
- 9Drizzle generously with cilantro crema. 😋
- 10Serve Immediately
- 11The tostadas are best served fresh and crunchy! Plate them up and dig in! 🎉
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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