Leftovers get a bad rap, in my opinion, I get it, not everyone likes leftovers. I am a big fan of "waste not, want not" (OMG, I am starting to sound like my mother). Leftovers were foreign to me as a child, but now, as a mother of three, it makes perfect sense because you waste less, which saves money, and saving money is a good thing, right? (Don't tell my Mom she was onto something;).

I learned early on when our children were younger that I needed a plan to disguise last night's dinner because it made me crazy to see food wasted. So to avoid wrinkled noses and wasted food, my claim to fame (in which I self-appointed myself, "Queen of Leftovers") is reconstituting leftovers into new masterpieces. Trust me, your family will never know what hit them:)

These delicious Sassy Chicken Tostadas are an innovative by-product of leftover Sassy Chicken Skewers, with shredded chicken, Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning, Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend, refried beans, guacamole, cheese, and all kinds of yummy taco fixings piled on top of crispy corn tortillas. So, are you ready to turn last night’s leftover chicken into these tasty Tostadas?

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Ingredients

Leftover Sassy Chicken Skewers, shredded
1 can (15 oz. refried beans
4 Corn tortillas
1 cup canola oil for frying (optional)
2 cups Shredded cheese (Cheddar or Montery Jack, or a combination of both), reserving 1/2 cup for garnish
1 small jar of salsa (I used Cherchies Oh Sooo Simple Salsa...well, because it's leftover night)
Prepared Guacamole (I used Cherchies Guacamole Recipe)
Shredded lettuce
Sour cream (I typically use nonfat Greek yogurt as a substitution)
Lime'n "Cha" Sauce Recipe (below)

Lime'n "Cha" Sauce Recipe

1/2 cup mayonaise
1 teaspoon (tsp.) Sriracha Chili Sauce (or your favorite chili sauce)
1 Tablespoon Cherchies Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning

Preparations

This step could be omitted, since frying is taboo to most, including myself, but life is short, and frying every once in a while...well, it's just better. It adds a nice crunch to the tostada. Heat oil in pan on low/medium heat. One at a time, fry tortillas in oil for only a few seconds on each side. The edges will start browning, and that will signal to you that it's time to flip. Drain the tostadas on paper towels. To soften refried beans, microwave the beans in a small bowl for 30 seconds, and spread over tostadas. Next add the chicken.

Turn oven on broil. Add cheese, and broil until cheese melts (only a few minutes). Ahhh "cheese, glorious cheese". While tostadas are broiling, mix up the ingredients for the Lime'n "Cha" sauce. I used a decorating tool I had on hand to drizzle on the sauce, but if you don't have one, don't fret, the ingredients can be placed in a small ziplock bag. Snip off the corner of the bag, and you now have a disposable decorating bag.