Best Chicken Tinga Recipe

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5.0

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Best Chicken Tinga Recipe

Smoky, spicy, rich shredded chicken in an irresistible chipotle sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
  3. Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, including the juices. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Blend sauce well until smooth, return to pan.
  5. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken tinga simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add a splash of water or chicken broth to adjust the consistency.
  7. Serve the chicken tinga warm with your choice of accompaniments, such as warm tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, or any other toppings of your liking.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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