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Chicken Tinga Tacos

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering and Assembling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Experience the rich flavors of chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 batch Chicken Tinga (shredded chicken with tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers)
  • 16 Corn Taco Tortillas
  • 8 Lime Wedges
  • Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • Sliced Red Onions
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • Sliced Avocados
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Crumbled Cotija Cheese
  • Chopped Jalapeños
  • Mexican Crema
  • Grilled or Roasted Corn

Instructions

  1. Simmer the chicken in a large pot with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onions, garlic, and spices for 30-40 minutes.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and set aside.
  3. Blend the cooking liquid with additional spices, then return the shredded chicken to the pot and heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
  6. Layer Chicken Tinga on each tortilla.
  7. Add avocado, Mexican crema, pickled onions, salsa, and sprinkle of Cotija cheese.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and jalapeños, then serve.

Notes

Make Chicken Tinga ahead of time for deeper flavor. Customize with additional toppings as desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg