Tinga de Pollo

Tinga de Pollo is a Mexican dish made by simmering shredded chicken in a tomato-chipotle sauce with onions and spices.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (boneless and skinless)800Grams
Onion (medium-sized, thinly sliced)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Tomato (medium-sized, chopped)4Count
Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (canned, chopped)2Count
Chicken Broth (low sodium)250Milliliters
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Bay Leaf (dried)1Count
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Oregano (dried)1Tsp
Tortillas (corn, for serving)10Count

Instructions

  1. Boil the chicken breast in a pot with water until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove, let cool, and shred the chicken using two forks.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and oregano to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and serve the Tinga de Pollo with warm corn tortillas.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken breast if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Blender or Food Processor