Chicken Tinga Tostaditas Recipe

Name: Chicken Tinga Tostaditas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TOSTADITAS; Vegetable oil; 16 small (4 in.) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons pureed canned chipotles in adobo*; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (preferably grilled); GARNISHES; 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage; 3/4 cup pico de gallo; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco*; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 firm-ripe avocado, cut into small, thin slices; 1/4 cup crema*, thinned with a little milk, if needed, so it's pourable

Servings: persons

TOSTADITAS
Vegetable oil
16 small (4 in.) corn tortillas
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons pureed canned chipotles in adobo*
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (preferably grilled)
GARNISHES
1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
3/4 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco*
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 firm-ripe avocado, cut into small, thin slices
1/4 cup crema*, thinned with a little milk, if needed, so it's pourable

1
Make tostaditas: Heat 1/4 in. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook 4 tortillas at a time, turning once or twice, until deep golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; set aside.
2
Spoon 1 tbsp. hot oil into a second large frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion a few minutes until golden, then add garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until garlic starts to brown, 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in 3/4 cup water, the tomato paste, chipotle puree, and sugar; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until bubbling, about 2 minutes. Stir in more water if needed to make it saucy.
3
Set tortillas on plates. Top with chicken. Garnish with cabbage, salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with crema.
4
*Find canned chipotle chiles, queso fresco, and crema at Latino markets. Puree contents of chipotle can in a blender; keeps, chilled, up to 1 month.
5
Note: Nutritional data is per tostadita.

471

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TOSTADITAS, Vegetable oil, 16 small (4 in.) corn tortillas, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tinga Tostaditas 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 Tostaditas

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