Description
Chicken Tinga is a vibrant Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a smoky, spicy sauce made with chipotle peppers and tomatoes. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful feast. Serve it in tacos, burritos, or over rice to enjoy a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chicken: In a large pot, bring water to a gentle boil and add chicken breasts. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove and shred once cooled.
- 2. Sauté the aromatics: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- 3. Blend the sauce: In a blender, combine canned tomatoes, chipotle peppers, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
- 4. Mix together: Pour the blended sauce into the pan with onions and garlic. Stir in shredded chicken and let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- 5. Taste test: Adjust seasoning if necessary to suit your taste.
- 6. Serve: Enjoy Chicken Tinga in warm tortillas or over rice with toppings like avocado and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg