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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
2 ½ chicken breasts
1 large onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
Salt to taste
1 can of chipotle peppers
8 tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
¼ onion
chicken stock

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

Cook the chicken breasts in water with bay leaves and salt until fully cooked, then shred the chicken.

2

In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and onion to make the sauce.

3

In a pot, heat the sauce and add the shredded chicken along with chicken stock, simmering until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

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

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