Description
Chicken Tinga is a classic Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked in a smoky, spicy tomato and chipotle sauce. This versatile filling is perfect for tacos, tostadas, burritos, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tinga:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced onions
- Queso fresco
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onions until caramelized. Add garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend the Sauce: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
- Combine with Chicken: Return the sauce to the skillet, add shredded chicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by using more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- This dish is versatile and can be used in various Mexican dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
