Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos is a delicious Mexican dish made with shredded chicken cooked in a smoky and spicy tomato-based sauce. The chicken is typically served on warm corn tortillas and topped with toppings like avocado, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

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Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic, chipotle peppers, oregano, and cumin to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the tomato mixture over them. Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Season the chicken tinga with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
  • To assemble the tacos, spoon the chicken tinga onto the warm tortillas and top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Serve the Chicken Tinga Tacos immediately and enjoy!
Disclaimer

Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 167mg (7%)Potassium: 764mg (22%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 167IU (3%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 100mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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