Chicken Tomatillo Tostadas With Refried Black Beans And Cabbage Pepper Slaw Recipes

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
• Cool the oil slightly and discard all but 2 tablespoons. Add the beans and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, smashing the beans, until saucy and hot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the garlic, chili paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup oil to make a dressing; add the cabbage, radishes and cilantro and toss. Mix the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, cabbage salad and sour cream.

TOMATILLO CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• For tomatillo salsa, heat medium pan over medium heat until hot. Place tomatillos, cut side down, onion slices, garlic and jalapeno pepper in pan. Roast 5-7 minutes or until edges are blackened, turning once. Remove from heat, cool slightly and peel garlic. Finely chop veggies, garlic and cilantro.
• In small bowl, combine veggies, lime juice and salt. Mix well and set aside.
• For chicken, season with chile powder and salt. Using same pan, over medium high heat until hot, spray with veggie oil. Add chicken, cook 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove chicken to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil for 5 minutes. Slice into strips.
• For beans, add all but 2 tablespoons of salsa and black beans to same pan, cook about 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon bean mixture onto serving plates, top with chicke nand reserved salsa. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve with tortillas.

CHICKEN TOMATILLO TOSTADAS WITH REFRIED BLACK BEANS AND CABBAGE-PEPPER SLAW

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Add tortillas to skillet, one at a time, and fry, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• To serve, layer tostadas with chicken, slaw, and black beans. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes, queso fresco, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges.