How to Make Chicken Tinga

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more economical.

chipotle peppers

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor at a lower cost.

Add 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 3 cups red onions, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp jalapeno, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt to a blender cup.

Blend everything together until smooth.

Transfer the blended sauce to a small saucepan.

Add 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken to the saucepan and mix everything together.

Cook the mixture over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.

Taste for seasoning after 10 minutes of cooking time.

Turn the stove off and transfer the tinga to a serving bowl.

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