Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga) Recipe

Name: Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 medium white onion; 1 bay leaf; 4 ounces raw pork chorizo; 1/2 large white onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tomatoes (about 1 pound), boiled 30 seconds, peeled and seeded; 1 cup chopped tomatillos (husked and rinsed first); 2 tablespoons pureed chipotle; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano; 1 sprig fresh marjoram; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 10 store-bought tostadas

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic
1/4 medium white onion
1 bay leaf
4 ounces raw pork chorizo
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tomatoes (about 1 pound), boiled 30 seconds, peeled and seeded
1 cup chopped tomatillos (husked and rinsed first)
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano
1 sprig fresh marjoram
1 sprig fresh thyme
10 store-bought tostadas

1
For the chicken: Place the chicken, peppercorns, salt, garlic, bay leaf and onion in a large heavy saucepan with 6 cups of water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
3
Turn the heat off and remove the chicken from the liquid.
4
Reserve the broth for later use.
5
Using 2 forks or clean hands, shred the chicken into a bowl and set aside.
6
For the tinga: In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
7
Add the onions and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
9
Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
10
Add the tomatillos and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add the chipotle, salt, pepper, Mexican oregano and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme.
12
Add the shredded chicken.
13
Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
14
Add between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of the chicken cooking liquid, depending on the thickness of the sauce.
15
Cook for 5 more minutes.
16
Remove the marjoram and thyme sprigs.
17
To assemble: Place 2 tablespoons of tinga on each tostada.
18
Serve immediately.

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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: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga) 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.

Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)

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