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Spicy food is my weakness. Everything tastes better with a flavorful kick to it, especially tostadas! These days I find myself adding hot sauce to many of my dishes whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a snack. I think it all started five years ago when I had a unexpected gall bladder attack while pregnant with my kiddo. Spicy foods were a big no-no until I could get that useless organ removed and I went through serious withdrawal for the next year. A bland diet is quite depressing. Now that my body is fully functioning without any restrictions, I am all about the hotness! One of my favorite Mexican recipes to add spice to includes crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken, homemade habanero salsa, and avocado slices. Tastebud overload.
When the weekends roll around I try and keep lunch and dinner as simple a possible. This weekend was especially busy given it was taken over by back to school shopping. I needed a recipe that was easy, quick, and still delicious. Typically I prepare the meat for my tostadas with the crock pot but since I was already going to Publix for my other ingredients, a rotisserie chicken was the perfect alternative. Within the ethnic food aisle I was also able to stock up on my family’s favorite hot sauce, El Yucateco!
There are so many flavors within this dish but having the Green Chile Habanero, Red Chili Habanero, and XXXtra Hot Kutbil-ik Sauce really kicks it up a notch. Not only was it used as a drizzle on top of our tostadas but I also incorporated it into my homemade salsa recipe.
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 tomato
- 2 small yellow, red, and green bell peppers
- 1 jalapeno (seeds + vine removed)
- 1 small onion
- 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- El Yucateco Red Chile Habanero hot sauce
Instructions:
Once the salsa was nice and cold it was time to assemble lunch! To make the tostadas I used corn tortillas brushed lightly with olive oil on both sides. After baking for 10 minutes they came out crunchy and crispy. I topped them with shredded rotisserie chicken, lettuce, salsa, slices of seasoned avocado, and a hot sauce drizzle. Cheese, sour cream, and refried beans can also be added to make a more hardy tostada. I kept ours light because it was an early lunch and I didn’t want to camouflage the bold spicy flavors.
The combination of the acidic lime, spicy salsa, and habanero sauce was explosive! My tastebuds were tingling after the first bite but it didn’t stop me from going in for more. El Yucateco can transform your typical dishes into flavorful meals that the whole family will enjoy. With the different varieties of hot sauce there is something for everyone and their desired level of heat. There are even more El Yucateco inspired recipes to help you liven up meal time at home. Turn your #SauceOn and make your dishes more exciting!
Daydreaming Realist says
I had the same surgery when I was around 21; it still complicates my life, though. I thought it would be a once and done deal, but it wasn't that simple.
Girl!! Your salsa looks delicious! I'm all about spicy and sweet, too. I love spicy meals followed by sweet desserts (or iced coffee). I've never used this brand before even though I shop at Publix several times a week and stay in there for over an hour each time 😛 I'll definitely have to try this–the red one is on my list, now 🙂 The price is good, too.
Amy Desrosiers says
This is my kind of meal! Lately, I have been loving avocado in my Mexican inspired dishes.
Masshole Mommy says
Pass me the Pepcid LOL because I would eat that entire thing myself. I love stuff like this.
Lois Alter Mark says
I am not a huge spicy person but I know a lot of people who will love this!
Kelli Avery says
This looks so good. I say I don't like this type of food, but when I see these pictures it makes me want to try them! lol
Lisa says
This looks amazing.
Milena says
I love spicy! I've seen these in the store, but never tried them before. I will now! Thanks for the recipe! Looks delish!
Tracie Nall says
Yum yum yum!! This looks amazing! I love spicy food, and anything with avocados is a win for me.
debdenny says
My hubby would just love the sauce. Looks tasty.
Elizabeth Sanders Towns says
This looks so good. I think I would really enjoy it. When I see avocado, chicken and any kind of Mexican food, I absolutely try it.
Ida Arias says
This looks so easy and delicious. Pinning to try out this week!
Diane N says
Oooh! I love spicy food and this looks good!
Karen Glatt says
I love this dish with the healthy avocado and I like Rotisserie chicken because it gives this dish so much flavor! I think your dish looks amazing!
Wendy says
Oh WOW! I love pretty much anything spicy. I can't wait to try this!
DeDa Studios says
This looks delicious! My hubby loves hot – the hotter the better!
Trisha Grimes says
My husband loves spicy foods, I wonder if he would like this spicy habanero salsa! It would be fun to try at our next BBQ!
Chrishelle Ebner says
Oh my goodness this dish sounds delicious. I love avocado in my Mexican food. This dish looks like something we would get in our favorite Mexican restaurant. Thanks for the tip.
Liz Mays says
I love that you made this with a spicy kick! It's totally my kind of thing!
Lisa says
I LOVE HT I Can't Wait To Try This It Looks So Delicious!!
Ann B says
I am not able to eat spicy food but my son loves hot and spicy stuff. It looks so good. I would make a milder version for me and my daughter.
Mama to 5 says
I do not really like spicey but this sounds really yummy! Mexican food is my favorite!
Debi@The Spring Mount 6 Pack says
Yum, that looks amazing. I think I need to make that ASAP
ACM'smommy says
Oh my! This looks amazing!! I need to try this dish. Love avocados!
~Amanda
Young At Heart Mommy says
Really!? I had no idea. Ugh that had to be the worst for me. I'm pretty sure it's what sent me into labor almost a month early. I had complications with my surgery and was in such pain afterwards. It went from out patient surgery to me having to stay for a few extra days because the pain was so bad. My stomach is still sensitive to certain things like iced coffee (PAIN!), chicken wings, and some fried foods. I love spicy though so it's hard to stay away from these yummy things!
Young At Heart Mommy says
I didn't give my daughter the hot version of this either. I put a little salsa to the side for her and left out the hot sauce! It was still really yummy and she rolled it up and ate it like a taco!
Rosie says
Oh my gosh I'm totally having tostadas tonight! I totally lovelovelove spicy food too!
Rebekah says
That looks fantastic! Definitely bookmarking this. I think the family would love it.
Mommy 2 J.A.M. says
This looks so good! I love it I am going to make these tostadas with this sauce. Thank you.
sandyhills x says
Delicious!! Would love to try it with the green sauce. – shaunie
Mariana says
This looks really delicious! It's amazing how a little hot sauce can transform a dish.
Elena says
Looks delicious! I love spicy food
Lilia Kharabora says
You did well! this looks insanely good. Pregnant and now hungry. 😛 My husband loves hot sauce.
Mami2jcn says
I love avocado so much! This looks great!
Oriana from Mommyhood's Diary says
So yummy!! I love salsa and this spicy version looks amazing. Thanks #client