RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE TOSTADAS DE TINGA DE POLLO!

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika offers a similar flavor profile without the heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

tostadas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain tortillas provide more fiber, while corn tortillas are cheaper.

Fill a pan with water and add salt.

Add chicken breasts to the water along with half an onion.

Add tomatillos, jalapenos, Serrano peppers, and garlic powder to a blender.

Blend the tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic powder together.

In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, Chipotle peppers, onion, salt, and pepper for the red sauce.

Shred the cooked chicken once it's done boiling.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Add the shredded chicken and the red sauce mixture to the skillet.

Cook the chicken and sauce mixture until heated through and flavors meld, adjusting spice level as desired.

Blend the tomatillo mixture for the green sauce and set aside.

Prepare tostadas by layering beans, chicken tinga, and toppings like cabbage, crema, jalapenos, and queso fresco.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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