Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
454 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
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These Chicken Tinga Tacos are spicy, but not face-meltingly spicy, and the smoky flavor of the sauce is just so good!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 15 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 8 (4-6-inch) corn tortillas
Optional Toppings
- cotija cheese
- refried beans
- diced red onion
- chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, oregano, and cumin, cooking until fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add in the chicken and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20-30 minutes. Set the chicken aside. Discard the bay leaves.
- Add the chipotle peppers to the pot and using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.
- Simmer the sauce until it has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir until combined and warmed through.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side until warmed through.
- Serve tacos immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken tinga taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- You can also transfer the sauce to a blender, blend, and then return it to the pot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tacos
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
1054mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
538IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1054mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 538IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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