Marisa’s Spicy Chicken Tostadas

• whole chicken (could sub pulled rotisserie chicken)↗1
• bottle chipotle peppers in adobo sauce1
• medium tomatoes, very ripe↗8
• onions↗2
• cloves garlic↗2
• lettuce, queso, crema, and tostadas↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Boil the whole chicken with 1 coarsely chopped onion and 1 clove chopped garlic. When cooked through, shred chicken and set aside.

2. 2

   Wash whole tomatoes and place them in a pan on the stove (no water, no oil). Heat them until the skins get roasted and the insides are soft, turning them frequently.

3. 3

   Put tomatoes, chipotles, and 1 clove garlic in the blender. Salt to taste and a little bit of water. Puree until smooth or to the consistency that you like.

4. 4

   Cut the other onion into large chunks or long, skinny strips. Saute the onion in a large pan with a little oil until translucent. Add tomato mixture and bring to a boil. Add shredded chicken and heat through.

5. 5

   Assemble tostadas with chicken mixture, queso, crema, salsa, and lettuce. Enjoy!