The Chicken Tinga Tacos
The ultimate Chicken Tinga Tacos recipe is spicy, saucy, yet so simple! It's a super quick meal to throw together, but still delicious enough to impress even the fancier crowd.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sweet onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cup shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 10 tortillas
- 2 avocados
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cotija
- 1 lime
Heat a large pan on medium heat with olive oil. Add the onion. Stir-fry the onions for approximately 4 minions or until cooked through. Add the garlic and then continue to cook for 30 seconds more. Add the chipotles, oregano, and cumin, and continue to fry for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, stock while bringing it to a simmer, cook for 7 minutes and add salt to your taste.
Place the tomato mixture in a high-powered or regular blender, and blend until smooth.
Return the blended sauce to the pan over low heat. Add the chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Prepare the garnishes. To assemble, top the tortillas with the chicken and garnish with the avocado slices, cilantro, red onion, and cotija. Serve with a lime wedge.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. These cuts of chicken are lean and easy to cook.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. The chicken should be opaque throughout and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Shred the chicken or chop it into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat in the tacos.
- Add your favorite toppings to the tacos.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite sides. Some popular sides include rice, beans, and chips and salsa.
- Get creative with your toppings. There are many different toppings that you can add to tacos. Don't be afraid to experiment and find what you like.
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will make your tacos taste better.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Use good quality tortillas. Good quality tortillas will make your tacos more flavorful and enjoyable to eat.