Tinga
These delicious chicken tinga tacos are filled with tender shredded chicken in a smoky and spicy tomato sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Corn tortillas - 8
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chicken broth - 1/2 cup
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2, minced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Chicken breasts - 2, boneless and skinless
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the pot and let cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, minced chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until pliable.
- To serve, spoon the chicken tinga onto the warm tortillas. Top with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy these delicious chicken tinga tacos!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g