Quick and Easy Mexican RED chicken recipe: Chicken TINGA EXPRESS! | Views on the road Tinga Nachos

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.

Place burner on medium-high heat.

Add 1 tbsp of oil or lard and allow it to warm up.

Add chiso and break it down, then add onions.

Cook for about 5 minutes, mixing periodically.

Add 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce carefully to avoid splashing.

Mix ingredients together.

Make a well in the center and add 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup chipotle peppers, 1 tbsp tomato chicken bouillon, and 1 bay leaf.

Add 2 1/2 cups of water and mix everything together.

Keep burner on medium heat and cook for another 5 minutes after adding chicken.

Serve with toppings like beans, nacho cheese, iceberg lettuce, crema fresca, and queso.

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