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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Cultural Context

Chicken Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish that originates from the Puebla region, known for its smoky flavor from chipotle peppers.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
2 medium roasted tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dry Mexican oregano
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2

Add onions and jalapenos to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

3

Remove the onion and jalapeno mixture from the pan.

4

Increase heat and add more olive oil to the pan.

5

Sear chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

6

Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

7

Blend roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until smooth.

8

Add the onion and jalapeno mixture back to the pan along with garlic and cook for 1 minute.

9

Return chicken to the pan and pour the blended chipotle and tomato mixture over the chicken.

10

Add cumin, chili powder, and Mexican oregano to the pan and stir to combine.

11

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.

12

Check chicken for tenderness and let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes if needed.

13

Remove chicken from the pan and shred with a fork.

14

Return shredded chicken to the sauce and let absorb flavors for a few minutes.

15

Serve the chicken tinga in taco shells.

Equipment Needed

SkilletMixing bowlsForks for shreddingServing plates

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Dietary

pescatarian
Local Name: Tacos de Tinga de Pollo

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