Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 Tacos
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
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My favorite chicken tinga tacos recipe, with warmed tortillas stuffed with zesty shredded chipotle chicken tinga, topped with crumbly cheese, sliced peppers and lots of hot sauce.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN TINGA
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs chicken breast is good too
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE TACOS
- 12 flour tortillas or you can use corn tortillas
- Your Favorite Fixin's - I'm using jalapeno slices fresh chopped herbs, crumbly white cheese, fresh chopped cilantro, chili flakes and hot sauce. Great with avocado, guacamole, chopped tomato, refried beans, shredded cheese.
Instructions
FOR THE CHICKEN TINGA
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the onions and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Give them a nice sear on each side, a couple minute each.
- Process the tomato sauce and chipotles in adobo sauce in a food processor, then pour the mixture into the pan, covering the chicken.
- Stir in the seasonings.
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce another 5 minutes.
FOR THE TACOS
- Warm the tortillas (either in a microwave or in a heated pan) to your liking.
- Spoon chicken tinga onto the tortillas, then top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
692mg
(29%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1223IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1223IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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