Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken Tinga Tacos are prepared by simmering shredded chicken in a spicy tomato sauce and served in corn tortillas.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast800Grams
Onion1Count
Garlic3Clove
Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce2Can
Tomato400Grams
Chicken Broth250Milliliters
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper0.5Tsp
Corn Tortillas15Count
Avocado2Count
Cilantro1Bunch
Lime2Count

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Add chipotle peppers, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  9. Assemble tacos by placing chicken tinga on each tortilla, topped with avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken breasts if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Large SkilletTwo Forks For Shredding