tinga Recipe – Eats Now

Name: tinga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo; 1 each white onion-sliced julienne; 2 can tomato sauce; 1 packages tostada shells; 1 packages mexican queso fresco; 1 pints sour cream; 1 can chicken stock; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 lb skinless chicken breasts; 1 can refried beans

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 can chipotle peppers in adobo
1 each white onion-sliced julienne
2 can tomato sauce
1 packages tostada shells
1 packages mexican queso fresco
1 pints sour cream
1 can chicken stock
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 lb skinless chicken breasts
1 can refried beans

1
preheat skillet to med high
2
add oil
3
add sliced onions and saute until translucent and a getting a bit brown.
4
add brown sugar to caramelize onions
5
cook for about 7 minutes don't burn though!
6
In blender add can of chipotles, half can of chicken stock and tomato sauce.
7
Blend until smooth.
8
add sauce to onions and simmer on low.
9
add lid.
10
Before you sauteed the onions and blend sauce make sure you boil chicken breasts in water with about 4 shakes of garlic powder until done.
11
then rinse and cool.
12
shred the chicken.
13
set aside.
14
add shredded chicken to sauce mix and toss until all chicken is covered.
15
simmer for about 20 minutes on low med heat
16
cook can of beans on stove add a couple of tbls of water to thin the consistency of beans.
17
But not too thin!
18
add beans onto tostada shell.
19
add chicken mixture.
20
and sour cream and crumbled Mexican cheese on top.
21
serve with salsa on top if desired also.
22
salsa Verde goes great with this!
23
!

1506

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 each white onion-sliced julienne, 2 can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

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