Chicken Tinga Recipe (Spicy Chipotle Shredded Chicken) - Perfect for Tacos!

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.

Pour 15 oz can of diced tomatoes into a food processor.

Add 7 oz can of chipotles in adobo sauce to the food processor and process until smooth.

Heat a goodiz pan over medium heat and add olive oil.

Add chopped onion and 1 jalapeno pepper to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add a few cloves of garlic to the pan and stir.

Season 2 lbs of chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.

Brown the chicken thighs for a couple of minutes on each side.

Pour the chipotle sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken.

Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp Mexican oregano, and 1 tsp cumin to the pan, along with salt and pepper to taste.

Mix everything together and bring to a light boil.

Let it simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Shred the chicken with forks and return it to the pan.

Let the shredded chicken simmer for another 5 minutes to absorb the sauce.

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