Chicken Tinga Tacos
Nov 22, 2024 12:25 PM
Chicken tinga is spicy and incredibly yummy on its own. But it's something else in a taco, and you need to try it. The shredded chicken makes this Mexican-inspired recipe rich and succulent. I serve them with lime, fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco.
Chicken tinga is a dish on its own and a really good one.
The chicken pieces are braised (lightly fried and cooked in a pot) with a spicy tomato mixture, creating a memorable flavor. If you love chicken and tacos, this is a dish to remember.
I love corn tortillas more than flour, but both can be used.
And don't use this chicken mixture to make just tacos. This filling is fantastic for enchiladas, tostadas, taquitos and burritos.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chiles in adobo
- ¼ teaspoon chili seasoning powder, or your favorite mix of Mexican spices
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth, or stock
- 1 ½ pounds chicken, boneless and skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground if possible
- 8 tortillas, corn or flour
- Toppings , to serve, like fresh cilantro, queso fresco, lime wedges, diced avocados and fresh tomatoes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
60 minutes
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