BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas with Sweet Jalapeño Margarita Salsa.
Here is what every Monday needs.
Especially the Monday after a holiday weekend when NO ONE wants it to actually be Monday.
These are the cure.
Ok well, these and maybe a nice nap too. That would be really nice, but that’s just so not going to happen.
But you gotta eat, so why not have a little Monday fun? It just makes sense.
So let’s talk about my new-found addiction to Etsy. It’s insane and also going to make me completely broke, BUT Etsy has some of the cutest stuff and since I live in a place that has zero shopping, I am an online girl all the way. But Etsy? Well, it is a love/hate relationship. I love it because I can find some of the coolest stuff, but I hate it because it is so crazy expensive… sometimes shipping costs more than the item being bought, and it takes weeks to actually get to me.
It would seem there are more cons than pros, but for some reason I keep circling back… and paying. UGH.
I have been in desperate need of new dishes and things to shoot with.
The thing is, I get really bored using the same things in photos over and over, so I have had fun looking for new stuff to shoot with.
I even had my dad out looking all weekend. He went to probably a dozen weirdo antique stores (and the Denver Flea Market) from here to Denver and had almost zero luck. I feel bad cause the guy spent his weekend off of work searching high and low for me, and then the whole two days kind of ended up being a bust.
My mom and Asher went too, actually my brother Creighton even went one of the days, but apparently my dad led the charge. I heard my mom was actually laying outside one of the stores sleeping in the sun while my dad combed through the junk.
So yeah, how good of a dad do I have?
Granted, I think he was a little bored without his “boys” here right now (they’re in Aspen at some training thing for Red Bull riders, or something like that), so his weekend was open, but still no one can beat him. He even searches ebay for boards for me to shoot on. I mean, he’s the best. No complaints here.
He didn’t come back completely empty handed though, he did bring back that old light blue cast iron pot you see. It’s from somewhere around 1900 and totally beat up, I am loving it.
New favorite thing.
Along with Margarita Tostadas on a Monday of course.
That’s obvious though.
Oh and that salsa? Well guys, I just want you to know I am on a crazy salsa kick right now. Meaning I have made one every other day and they are all ones you will be seeing. Almost all of them contain some kind of tropical fruit. Salsa without fruit is now a foreign concept to me.
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BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas with Sweet Jalapeno Margarita Salsa.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: bbq chicken, jalepeno, tostadas
A tasty, fresh and crispy Mexican classic
Ingredients
BBQ Margarita Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup of your favorite [BBQ Sauce | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-barbecue-sauce-just-like-sweet-baby-rays/]
- 2 tablespoons tequila optional
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- 1 jalapeño seeded + finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper
Sweet Jalapeno Margarita Salsa
- 1 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes drained, 14.5
- 3/4 cup mango finely diced (pineapple, peaches, nectarines or really any other fruit would also work)
- 2 jalapeños seeded + finely chopped (use 1 for less heat)
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons tequila optional
- good pinch of salt
For serving
- 4-8 corn tortillas
- canola oil
- 1 batch [Mexican Fries | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/loaded-crockpot-carne-asada-tacos/]
- 1 avocado mashed with a pinch of salt, pepper and chopped cilantro + lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- greek yogurt or sour cream
- queso fresco or cotija cheese crumbed
Instructions
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add canola oil, about 1/4 teaspoon at a time, add one tortilla and cook for about 30-60 seconds per side, until just golden and bubbly. Remove and let drain on a paper towel. Set aside until ready to use.
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Preheat your grill to medium high heat.
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In a medium bowl mix together the [BBQ Sauce | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-barbecue-sauce-just-like-sweet-baby-rays/], tequila, lime zest, orange zest, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, salt and pepper.
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In another medium size bowl combine the chicken, olive oil and 1/4 cup of the BBQ Margarita sauce. Toss well. When the grill is hot, grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from the grill and allow to rest five minutes. After five minutes shred the chicken and toss with 1/2 cup of the BBQ Sauce. Keep warm.
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While the chicken is grilling toss together the salsa. In a medium bowl combine the diced tomatoes, diced mango, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro. lime zest, orange zest, lime juice, tequila and salt. If desired you can add the salsa to a blender and pulse until your desired consistency is reached. I leave mine chunky.
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To serve, grab a crispy corn tortilla and spread the avocado over the bottom. Now add the shredded chicken. Drizzle with a little BBQ sauce and top with [Mexican Fries | https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/loaded-crockpot-carne-asada-tacos/], greek yogurt, salsa, cheese and cilantro...fiesta time!
As are boring Mondays, so not cool. So go on now, tostada them up!
Ahh! I miss your old look
These tostadas look so good- love the colours and freshness! Lovely recipe!
Thank you!
LOVE that pot! LOVE that salsa and MEGA LOVE the suggestion of tequila on a Monday. These look as per always! Pinned!
Thanks Taylor!! It’s good to have a little fun on Monday! 🙂
Love the new pot…your dad rocks!!! and those tostadas look delicious.
Yes he is! 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
Love the pot, and etsy too! Love these tostadas – it’s a love Monday!
Hehe! Thanks!
oh man. . .those look awesome! I was in Austin TX this past weekend and these definitely rival anything we had there. . . .yum!!! Perfect springsummerish meal 🙂
Leah @ georgiapeachonmymind.com
Thank you!! 🙂 PS love this word: springsummerish
Yum, these ARE exactly what Monday needs! (especially when this particular Monday, in addition to being the day after a holiday, also involves taking a final exam…blech!) Those fries on top look SO delicious! I’ve been having a hard time finding cotija cheese – do you find yours at a regular or specialty store?
Ya, I can find it in the fancy cheese section and in the not so fancy, store brand cheese section. If you can’t find it just use feta.
Good luck on the exams!!
I have a love hate relationship with Etsy too. I could go crazy but try to hold off and see if I really need that item.
I do the same, but i have so much in my cart!
Thanks Meagan!
Now these are some tasty tostadas!
Thanks Kevin!
GAH! I want this for breakfast!!
Thanks Lauren!
Nice pot! I love sifting through antiques and such. So fun but I also don’t have lots of time to do it. Beautiful tostadas and salsa.
Thanks Liz!
This is perfect! I totally need to try this cocktail inspired dish! Beautiful pics too! Just amazing!
Thanks Sophia! Hope you get to try these out!
Made this for breakfast (used beef because that is what I have). Ate the salsa with a spoon. Delicious.
Haha! Yes!! For breakfast? Tequila and all? You are awesome!
Ugh, Etsy… gets me every time. But props are a business expense, right? 😉 These tostadas: loooovee!!
Yes, that is what I keep telling myself! Ha!
Thanks!
Oh wowza. These look amazing, Tieghan! These are perfect for a Monday. So is a big ole cup of coffee. Maybe not together but both are perfect. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Julie! Hope you had a great start to your week!
Oh my gosh. YUM. These look incredible!!! Your dad is awesome to do some prop scouting for you. My dad would absolutely hate the idea. As in, not even consider it!! Anyway, the pot is beautiful! Great for photoshoots! Back to the tostadas. I want. Now! Darn it, it’s almost midnight though…!
I know, I have the best dad!! 🙂
Thanks so much!! Oh and a midnight snack is always good!
These tostadas blew my mind just by the title and then I saw the fries on top and I just need these in my life! So good. Love the pot too!
THANK YOU! 🙂
This dish looks so delicious! All those rich flavors brought together to create just the right result for a wonderful taste experience…what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great day!
These tostadas look amazingly delish! A must try for sure!
Thanks so much, Sommer!
Okay, I’m actually getting concerned because I don’t know how one person can make all of this delicious food. Seriously.
Please adopt me. I’ll clean the kitchen as long as I can get have a plate!
Haha! Done deal! 🙂
Thanks!
Best Dad ever! I love this dish!!
Agreed!
Thanks!
That pot is awesome! I love flea market finds like that. Salsa is a great way to ward off the impatience of summer’s fresh veggies – you can buy veggies are still slightly out of season, but they’ll still taste great once you get the juices (tequilla!) and spices in there. Salsa rules!
Thanks Karen!! Salsa does rule!!
You said it! Perfect meal for a Monday. I love tostadas and all that guac, chicken and salsa is making my mouth water. Plus, I can always go for a margarita – bring on the tequila!
Umm yeah!! I love the way you think! 🙂
My Monday so needs these tostadas, love!
Monday and tostadas just work! 🙂
Thanks Laura!
Can’t wait to make these!! They look amazing and as a SoCal transplant to FL, I really miss the great mexican food!
As an Etsy seller, believe me, I get sucked in by the amazing things, too and constantly remind myself that I must sell more than I purchase! 🙂
Oh man, that has got to so hard!!
Thanks Kim!
Absolutely perfect for Monday!!
Thanks Nicole!
That pot is fabulous Tieghan! Your dad did good 🙂 And you did pretty darn amazing yourself with these tostadas – the flavor is just bursting off the screen. Pinned!
He did, he did! Thanks so much, Trish!
What a fun, fun recipe!
Thanks so much, Rachel!! Hope you are well!
I like how you do Mondays Tiegs!!
Why Thnak you! 🙂
Wow, that looks so yummy! Love the healthy layer of avocado at the bottom and the fries on top. And, of course, the salsa!
Thanks so much, Denise!
These look so so good. Everyone at home wants to eat these after looking at pics!
Thanks!!
This is my kind of meal!! And can I just say… What. A. Dad.
Thanks you, Brenda! And I know!! He is the best!
That salsa – dang!
Haha! Thanks!!
I totally want to shove my face in that.
And that’s why you are awesome.
What a creative dish! … and your pictures look AMAZING : )
Hey Tieghan,
I just started following your blog and I must say I’m pretty darn impressed. You’ve put out some amazing dishes and this one’s a cracker too… I love it!
Keep ’em coming 🙂
Thank you so much! Excited to have a new reader! 🙂
Wow! I don’t know what I love more, this dish/recipe or your lovely photographs!
Aww!! Thanks so much!!
Tieghan your recipes are awesome! We have a blog on BBQ’s from around the world if your interest? http://goo.gl/SpDhuZ
Thanks for the link, I will check it out!
These are perfection. I love the salsa recipe. Drooling and my stomach is rumbling just thinking about it.
Thank you so much, Shaina!
Made these last night and they are my favorite dish of yours so far! AMAZING! Loved every bite. Thanks for sharing your amazing gift with us!
YA! So happy you loved these!! Thank you!!
This looks so amazing. Your fiesta chicken and lime rice bowl is one of our favorites and I’m guessing this will be joining that list too! Yum!
Thank you! So happy you like those bowls. I need to make them a again!
tried this, me and my husband loved it !
Aww, your dad is the BEST!! And these DO look amazing. My new shopping addiction is thredup for clothes, btw. And I find myself wishing they sold old dishware too, ha.
Yes he is!! It would be amazing if they did!
This was SO GOOD. The chicken and the salsa were full of flavor and the fries tied it all together perfectly.
Thank you so much Theresa! xTieghan