Chicken Tinga Tacos

A classic dish from Puebla, Mexico. Shredded chicken simmered in a sauce made from tomatoes, onions, and smoky chipotle chiles in adobo. Often served on tostadas, but delicious in soft tacos too.

45mTime
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4 pplServings
MexicanCuisine
Chicken Tinga Tacos

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 500 g Chicken Thighs

Produce

4
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 pcs Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Avocado

Dairy & Eggs

2
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese

Grains & Starches

1
  • 12 pcs Corn Tortillas

Sauces & Oils

3
  • 2 pcs Chipotle Peppers In Adobo
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano

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Tags

MexicanEasyChickenMainTacosSpicy

Instructions

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Poach the chicken thighs in water or broth for 15 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and shred

While chicken cooks, blend the tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, and chicken broth until smooth

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion until soft and translucent

Pour the tomato sauce into the pan with onions. Add dried oregano and for 5 minutes to thicken

Stir in the shredded chicken thighs. Cook for another 5 minutes until meat is coated and hot

Serve on warm corn tortillas topped with avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and crumbled feta cheese (or cotija)