Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

Name: Chicken Tinga Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 plum tomatoes roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo from can; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can of chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 white onion large, sliced in strips and divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon bouillon equals one cube of bouillon; 4 cups cooked chicken shredded; 10 corn tortillas warmed; purple cabbage shredded; cilantro sprigs; Cotija cheese crumbled; lime wedges

Servings: persons

5 plum tomatoes roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 chipotle chiles in adobo from can
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can of chipotle chiles in adobo
1 white onion large, sliced in strips and divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon bouillon equals one cube of bouillon
4 cups cooked chicken shredded
10 corn tortillas warmed
purple cabbage shredded
cilantro sprigs
Cotija cheese crumbled
lime wedges

1
Add tomatoes, garlic cloves, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, a quarter of the sliced onions, and 1/2 cup water to a blender container. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add remaining onion strips, reduce heat to low, and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Strain the tomato mixture from the blender into the sauteed onions. Stir in 1/2 cup water, oregano, and chicken bouillon. Add more water in 1/4 cup increments if you prefer your mixture with more liquid. Add shredded chicken; stir, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Top tortillas with chicken tinga. Garnish with cabbage, cilantro, cheese and a squeeze of lime juice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 plum tomatoes roughly chopped, 2 garlic cloves, 2 chipotle chiles in adobo from can, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can of chipotle chiles in adobo, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tinga Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tinga Tacos

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