Description
Chicken Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, spicy tomato and chipotle sauce. Perfect for tacos, tostadas, or served over rice.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, dried oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve hot in tacos, tostadas, or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes