Chicken Tinga
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5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tinga
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This chicken tinga is a classic dish made with shredded chicken that's simmered in a smoky and savory sauce. A quick and easy dinner option that can be made into tacos, burritos, nachos and more!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce canned
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Mexican oregano if possible
- 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes do not drain
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- Cilantro for garnish optional
- tortillas, tostadas and toppings of choice for serving
Instructions
- Place the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Place the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, oregano, tomatoes, salt and pepper in the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the sauce cool off the heat for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender or food processor. then puree until smooth.
- Pour the sauce back into the pan and add the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Turn the heat back to medium and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 5 minutes or until warmed through.
- Put out an assortment of toppings along with tortillas or tostada shells. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
774mg
(32%)
Potassium
44mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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57 reviews
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