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Chicken Tinga
If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine, you have to try chicken tinga! This delicious dish is a classic from the Puebla region and is made with shredded chicken that's been simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with smoky chipotle peppers. The result is a savory, slightly spicy, and oh-so-tasty dish that's perfect for tacos, tostadas, or just served over rice. Trust me, once you taste it, you'll be hooked!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 133 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 roma tomatoes seeded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat your olive oil over medium high heat and saute your onion until the onion is transparent, 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute just another minute.
- Add your chicken broth, chicken breasts, prepared tomatoes, salt and pepper to the pot. Bring everything to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it. Set aside.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove all the tomatoes and onions from the pot and add them into a blender with ¾ cup of your boiling liquid. Blend until smooth. Discard the remaining liquid from the pot and return the pot to medium heat.
- Add the chicken and blended mixture to the pot along with your oregano, chipotle pepper, and cumin. Cook the chicken in the sauce, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes. The chicken should be evenly coated and the sauce will reduce slightly. You can add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
754mg
(31%)
Potassium
417mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
643IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 643IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.