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Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chicken Tinga Tacos (Tinga de Pollo) start with tender shredded chicken, smothered in a flavorful and smoky roasted-tomato and chipotle sauce. This easy Chicken Tinga recipe is the perfect addition to any meal, from busy weeknight dinners to fabulous holiday meals!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with about 1 tablespoon of adobo.
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- 1 28- ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed or diced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 6 cups shredded cooked chicken, about 2 pounds (you can use rotisserie chicken)
- corn tortillas
Toppings for Serving:
- Cotija cheese or Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled
- avocado
- diced onions
- chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes or until they become translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Stir in the chipotles, adobo sauce, oregano, ground cumin and clove and cook for about a minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, honey, stock and MAGGI® granulated chicken bouillon. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium low heat for about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and place the sauce in a blender. Blend until the sauce becomes smooth.
- Return the sauce to the skillet and stir in the chicken. Toss well so the chicken is coated with the sauce. If the mixture is a bit dry, add additional broth.
- Return the skillet to the stove and cook the chicken mixture over low heat for about 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is warm and the flavors have melded.
- Serve over corn tortillas topped with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
504mg
(21%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
867IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 867IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.