Description
A flavorful and spicy Mexican chicken dish, Chicken Tinga is a versatile recipe that can be used in various dishes like tacos, tostadas, and burritos. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tinga:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes or 4 medium Roma tomatoes, blended
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (such as rotisserie)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add sliced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Add seasonings and tomatoes: Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, blended tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine with chicken: Add shredded chicken and broth. Simmer until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Serve in tacos, tostadas, rice bowls, or burritos.
- Enhance with avocado, queso fresco, or pickled onions.
- The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
