Tortilla:
- To a bowl, combine and whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- Add in the pork fat and incorporate using two forks.
- Add hot water and mix together until a dough forms.
- Knead until smooth. Place back into a covered bowl and rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 5-6 balls and on a well floured surface and roll out as thin as possible.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, place tortilla into the skillet for 30 seconds or slightly charred. Flip and repeat with the remaining batch.
Tostadas:
- Homemade or store bought tortillas
- Fry in 350℉ oil for 2-3 minutes flipping occasionally.
- Pull from oil and transfer to a wire rack and immediately season with salt.
Chicken:
- In a 10” skillet, add in the parsley, sliced garlic, orange or lemon slices, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Generously season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and pat dry. Place in pan.
- Place chicken and herbs into 450℉ oven for 30-40 minutes, or until 165℉ internal temperature is reached.
Spicy Crema Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, add sour cream, mayo, jalapeno sauce, garlic powder, chipotle powder, sweet paprika, juice of a lemon, and salt to taste. Whisk to combine.
Herb Salad & Diced Tomatoes:
- Into a large bowl, add finely chopped iceberg lettuce, chopped cilantro, and zest of an orange.
- Toss to combine.
- Dice heirloom tomatoes. Place into a bowl, season with salt, and let sit until ready to use.
Assembly:
- Using a warm tortilla as the base, layer with diced chicken topped with crema sauce and shredded cheese.
- Top with a tostada shell and topped with the herb salad and diced tomatoes. Drizzle with crema sauce.
- Add a smaller tortilla on top then fold the base tortilla around that.
- Place on a pan set over medium heat. Heat until crispy and stays together. Flip and repeat. 2-3 minutes per side.