Chicken Tinga
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 - 8 Servings
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tinga
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Chicken Tinga is a classic Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken in a savory tomato based sauce. The sauce is packed with flavor from chipotle peppers, onion, garlic and spices. Perfect for tacos, tostadas, nacho and burritos!
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Ingredients
- 8 medium tomatoes (roma or variety of choice)
- 3-4 medium chicken breast (boneless skinless, approximately 2 pounds)
- 1 medium onion (peeled and quartered)
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo (6-7 ounce can)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Mexican oregano (or regular dried oregano)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 2-3 cups water
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into large wedges and place in a blender. Set aside.
- In a large pot add the chicken, onion, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder and chili flakes. Add enough water to cover the chicken (about 2-3 cups depending on the size of your pot). On medium heat bring the pot to a boil.
- Use a spoon or skimmer to remove any fat that cooks out of the chicken. Simmer for about 13-15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a cutting board or in a bowl.
- Transfer 2 cups of the broth from the pot to the blender.
- Use a slotted spoon or strainer to remove all of the onions, garlic, and chipotle peppers in adobo from the broth and transfer to the blender.
- Purée the sauce until smooth.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite sized pieces and transfer to a large skillet or frying pan. Leave the chicken slightly chunky as it will break down when cooked in the sauce.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and reduced. Season to taste with salt.
- You can serve the chicken tinga as tacos, burritos, burrito bowls or on nachos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
771mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1114IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1114IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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