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Grilled Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas #tostadas #grilledchickentostadas #grilledsummervegetables

Grilled Chicken and Summer Vegetable Tostadas

Fire up the grill and enjoy this easy colorful dinner any day of the week.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Author Olive Jude

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small zucchinis cut in half vertically
  • 4-6 fresh corn on the cob depending on how much corn you prefer
  • 2 jalapeños cut in half with seeds removed
  • 1 lb. chicken tenders in seasoning
  • cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 bunch of scallions green parts only, cut in slices
  • cilantro
  • cotija cheese
  • lime slices for squeezing over tostado
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • flour tortillas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • FOR THE CHICKEN SEASONING:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • dash of cayenne optional

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a zip-lock bag, combine chicken and all its seasonings. Shake and set aside.
  3. Sprinkle the corn and zucchini with salt and pepper.
  4. Use cooking spray to coat your grill racks, and then place the corn, zucchini, and jalapeños directly over the hot fire, and grill, turning occasionally.
  5. Remove the zucchini and jalapeños after about 5 minutes and add the seasoned chicken.
  6. Continue to cook the corn and chicken about 5 more minutes until charred and cooked through, turning occasionally.
  7. Remove all food from the grill.
  8. Using a large bowl, stand the corn on end and cut off the kernels.
  9. Cut the zucchini into bite size pieces and dice the jalapeño and add it to the corn.
  10. Add the tomatoes, scallion and cilantro and gently toss all vegetables together to combine.
  11. Cut the chicken and set aside.
  12. Grill your tortillas for 1 minute per side.
  13. Top tortillas with the vegetable mix, chicken, cortija and a squeeze of lime.
  14. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and a few slices of avocado.

Recipe Notes

Have a favorite hot sauce or salsa? Go ahead and add it.