Name: Chicken Tinga Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); 14 oz diced tomatoes (can); 1 onion (thinly sliced); 2-3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 corn tortillas; avocado (diced); cilantro (chopped); onion (diced); lime wedges

Chicken Tinga Tacos

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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.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 281

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
14 oz diced tomatoes can
1 onion thinly sliced
2-3 cloves garlic minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 corn tortillas

Toppings

avocado diced
cilantro chopped
onion diced
lime wedges

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Method

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

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