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Chicken Tinga Recipe

Chicken Tinga Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Chicken Tinga is a classic Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken in a smoky and spicy tomato-based sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for filling tacos, tostadas, or burrito bowls.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tinga:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes)
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Optional Toppings:

  • sliced avocado
  • chopped cilantro
  • diced onion
  • lime wedges
  • queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Boil chicken in water until cooked through, shred, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, add garlic, then blend tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and broth.
  3. Cook the Tinga: Simmer sauce with onions, add shredded chicken, and simmer to absorb flavors.
  4. Serve: Enjoy the Chicken Tinga hot in tortillas or over rice with optional toppings.

Notes

  • Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the heat.
  • This dish freezes well and is versatile for various Mexican-inspired dishes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg