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Crispy Honey Lime Chicken Tostada Towers With Avocado Lime Drizzle

Crispy Honey Lime Chicken Tostada Towers are crunchy tostadas topped with zesty fried chicken and avocado-lime drizzle—easy, bold, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1½  lbs boneless chicken thighs cut into small chunks
  • 2  Tbsp olive oil
  • 3  Tbsp honey
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1½  tsp chili powder
  • 1  tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Cornstarch for light dredging
  • Oil for frying

For the Avocado Lime Drizzle:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼  cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2  Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • Splash of water to thin

Extras:

  • Crispy tostadas store-bought or homemade
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, spices, salt, and pepper. Toss in chicken, coat well, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Bring chicken to room temp. Lightly coat with cornstarch. Fry in ¼-inch oil over medium-high heat, 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth. Add water as needed to thin.
  • Layer tostadas with crispy chicken, drizzle sauce, and top with jalapeños and cilantro. Serve right away.