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Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga

Delight in the bold flavors of this Chicken Tinga, a smoky, spicy dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tinga Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2-3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Juice lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Cook the chicken by boiling it in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes). Shred and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and chipotle peppers; cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in canned tomatoes and cumin; simmer for about 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Mix shredded chicken back into the skillet with lime juice, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot on tortillas or rice; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 36gFat: 9g

Notes

This Chicken Tinga is versatile and can be served with tortillas, rice, or used as a filling for tacos or burritos.

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