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A plate of delicious Chicken Tinga Tacos with cilantro and lime

The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos

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An authentic, smoky, and savory Mexican chicken dish simmered in a rich chipotle-tomato sauce, perfect for tacos or tostadas.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Roma tomatoes, blended
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 small corn tortillas
Garnishes: avocado, cilantro, lime, crema

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the thinly sliced onions in a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 3: Pour the blended tomatoes, minced chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce into the skillet with the onions.
Step 4: Stir in the chicken stock, Mexican oregano, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5: Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until well coated. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Step 6: While the chicken simmers, warm your corn tortillas on a dry skillet or over an open flame until pliable and slightly charred.
Step 7: Assemble The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos by spooning the chicken mixture into the warm tortillas and adding your favorite garnishes.

Notes

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Sides
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg