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.