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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 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tsp adobo sauce from the chipotle can
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt to taste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 small corn tortillas
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

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1

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

2

Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.

3

Add the chopped tomatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

4

Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.

5

Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

6

Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.

7

Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

8

Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.

9

Assemble the tacos by placing the chicken tinga mixture on the tortillas.

10

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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Local Name: Tacos de Tinga de Pollo

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