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.
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
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.
