Description
These Chicken Tinga Tacos are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional tacos. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a smoky, flavorful sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with your favorite fixings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Tinga:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
For Serving:
- small corn or flour tortillas
- optional toppings: crumbled queso fresco, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, chipotle peppers, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- Return sauce to skillet, add chicken, and simmer until heated through.
- Warm tortillas, fill with chicken tinga, and add desired toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers for spice level.
- Great for tostadas, burritos, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
