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The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos

Deliciously spiced chicken tinga served in soft tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients for a perfect taco experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tinga
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup lime wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add chopped tomatoes, chipotle, oregano, cumin, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add chicken thighs and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, and return to the skillet. Mix well with the sauce.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the chicken tinga mixture.
  3. Top with cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices.
  4. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking.

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