Chicken Tinga
Smoky, spicy, rich shredded chicken in an irresistible chipotle sauce.
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 white onion finely chopped
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Pour in the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, including the juices. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Blend sauce well until smooth, return to pan.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken tinga simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. If the mixture becomes too thick, you can add a splash of water or chicken broth to adjust the consistency.
- Serve the chicken tinga warm with your choice of accompaniments, such as warm tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, or any other toppings of your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g