Chicken Tinga Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
159 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tinga Recipe
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This chicken tinga recipe is quick and easy to make. Full of flavor, this spicy shredded chicken is perfect to serve on tostadas or tacos.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3-4 cups boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked and shredded
For Serving (optional)
- corn tortillas
- black refried beans
- avocado
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, salt, cumin, and oregano, cook for a couple minutes until the onions have softened. Add in the garlic, cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and broth, let the mixture simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Place the mixture into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, pour the sauce over the chicken, and stir to combine. Let the chicken mixture cook for a few more minutes to soak up all the sauce. Season to taste with salt.
- Serving suggestion: Serve the chicken atop crispy corn tortillas. Add on toppings such as refried beans, avocado, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Notes
- Storage: Store Chicken Tinga in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store Chicken Tinga in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
269mg
(90%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
811mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 269mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 811mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
159 reviews
Excellent
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