Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones
I forgot how much I loved buffalo chicken EVERYTHING. Wings, crispy sandwiches, wraps… you name it, I probably enjoy it. Well, I had never had buffalo chicken tostones, so I had to remedy that of course. These bite size, flavorful, crunchy, buffalo chicken tostones make for the best lunch or even appetizer to serve your friends! Plus, they’re Whole30 compliant, so it’s a win/win. Keep reading for my Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones recipe!
It’s a healthier version of buffalo chicken nachos. You get the same great flavor and satisfaction but with a healthier spin. Did I mention these buffalo chicken tostones are Whole30 approved? I didn’t want to rattle that off first as it might scare somebody off but yep, you can enjoy this and stay on track.
Make a big tray for game day and your friend’s will be none the wiser!
Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Tostones
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Yield 10 tostones
Crispy pan-fried plantains topped with shredded buffalo chicken and smashed avocado. Guilt free snacking at it's finest.
Ingredients
- 1 lb of chicken, cooked” and shredded
- 3/4 C buffalo sauce (I used Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 green plantain, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/3 C coconut oil
- salt to season
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- juice of 1/2 a lime
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Sauce: In a small sauce pot, combine the buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, and ghee.
- Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken. Toss till well coated.
- To prepare the tostones: Preheat a skillet on medium- high. Add coconut oil. Once oil is hot, carefully place the sliced plantain in the oil. Let cook for 3 minutes or till it begins to turn golden. Flip them. Let the other side cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the plantains from the oil and smash with a flat cup or small dish. Once they have all been pressed flat, return to the oil. Cook for an additional 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. IMMEDIATELY sprinkle with salt.
- Prepare smashed avocado: Cut a ripe plantain in half. Discard pit. In a small bowl smash the avocado and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Place a little buffalo chicken on the prepared plantain and top with the smashed avocado.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To cook the chicken:
- If you are using an Instant Pot: Cook the chicken breast in 1 C of chicken broth, on HIGH for 8 minutes. Do a manual release, and remove the chicken breast; shred.
- Buy a rotisserie chicken and shred.
- Boil the chicken breast in 2 C of water or chicken broth. Let cool and shred.
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Marissa is a wife to Texans Offensive Lineman #79, mother to a baby girl named Joy, a baby boy named Jeff, and a lover of food . She loves to feed people on game day and try new recipes during the week. 
