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Mexican Chicken Tinga: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Everyone

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Ingredients

– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large tomatoes, diced
– 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 cup chicken broth
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish
– Tortillas or tostadas, for serving

Instructions

Creating Mexican Chicken Tinga is straightforward when you follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a pot, place the chicken, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt. Boil until fully cooked, about 25-30 minutes.
2. Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove chicken and let cool for a few minutes. Shred it using two forks and set aside.
3. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add Tomatoes and Chipotle: Stir in diced tomatoes, minced chipotle peppers, cumin, and oregano. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5. Combine: Add shredded chicken to the skillet, mixing everything well. Pour in chicken broth and stir.
6. Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together. Stir occasionally.
7. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Rest: Take off heat and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavors.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.

By maintaining attention to each step, you’ll find the process to create Chicken Tinga both simple and satisfying.

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