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Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Chicken Tinga Tacos are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional tacos. Tender shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, flavorful sauce, served in warm corn tortillas with a variety of toppings.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tinga:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with a scoop of chicken tinga, then top with queso fresco, cilantro, red onion, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can make the tinga sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg