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Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Cultural Context

Chicken Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish that originated from the Puebla region. It features shredded chicken cooked in a smoky, spicy sauce made from tomatoes and chipotle peppers. Tostadas are crispy tortillas that serve as a base for various toppings, making them a popular choice for casual meals and gatherings in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cooked and shredded chicken breast
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 chipotle peppers
2 and a half onions
4 tablespoons oil
lettuce
cheese
avocado

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar flavor with fewer calories, while cayenne is often cheaper.

1

Start by cooking the chicken breast and shredding it; reserve the cooking broth.

2

Heat about 4 tablespoons of oil in a skillet.

3

Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 8-10 minutes.

4

Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the onions.

5

Blend the chipotle peppers, sour cream, and reserved chicken broth until smooth.

6

Pour the blended mixture over the chicken and onions in the skillet.

7

Cook the combined mixture for about 15 minutes.

8

Prepare tostadas by spreading sour cream on them.

9

Top each tostada with the hot chicken tinga mixture.

10

Add shredded lettuce and crumbled cheese on top of the chicken.

11

Garnish with sliced avocado.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Tostadas de TingaTinga Tostadas
Local Name: Tostadas de Tinga de Pollo

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