Chicken Tinga Recipe

Tinga de Pollo is a traditional Mexican dish made with shredded chicken cooked in a tomato, onion and chipotle sauce, which gives it a smoky and slightly spicy flavor. Perfect for tostadas, tacos or burritos , it is a simple and delicious recipe, ideal for any occasion!

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• Chicken breast – 500 g

• Ripe tomatoes – 4

• White onion – 1 large (thinly sliced)

• Garlic – 2 cloves

• Chipotle peppers in adobo – 2

• Chicken broth – 250 ml

• Bay leaf – 1

• Dried Oregano – 1 teaspoon

• Seed oil or olive oil – 2 tablespoons

• Salt and pepper – to taste

👉 To serve:

• Tostadas or corn tortillas 🌮

• Sour cream or Mexican cream

• Sliced avocado 🥑

• Crumbled fresh cheese

• Fresh coriander

Preparation

1️⃣ Cook the chicken:

• Bring the chicken to the boil in plenty of water with salt and a bay leaf.

• Cook for about 20-25 minutes until tender.

• Drain it and shred it with two forks.

2️⃣ Prepare the sauce:

• Blend the tomatoes with the garlic cloves, chipotle peppers and half a cup of chicken broth until you get a smooth sauce.

• Season with salt and pepper.

3️⃣ Fry the onion:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and fry the onion slices until golden.

• Add the oregano and chipotle tomato sauce.

4️⃣ Cook the tinga:

• Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well.

• Let it cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, until the chicken has absorbed the flavours.

5️⃣ Serve:

• Serve the tinga on crispy tostadas or warm tortillas.

• Garnish with cream, avocado, cream cheese and cilantro .