5.0 from 15 votes
Best Chicken Tinga Recipe
Smoky, spicy, rich shredded chicken in an irresistible chipotle sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, including the juices. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Blend sauce well until smooth, return to pan.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.