Chicken Tinga with Chipotle Chile

Name: Chicken Tinga with Chipotle Chile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PTnullM
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts; 1 head garlic; 1/8 onions; 1 pinch salt; 6 tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chipotle chile; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoons pepper; tostadas; refried beans; lettuce; queso fresco; sour cream; green salsa

Marielle Henaine

Chicken tinga is a very easy dish to make because of the few steps involved and the economical and filling nature of the dish. Chicken tinga recipes are commonly classified as easy chicken recipes, being very quick and tasty chicken meals to prepare. They are very easy chicken recipes to make with a very traditional flavor of Mexican cuisine.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 05-06-2023

Preparation

15 mins

Low

In a small pot, cook the chicken breast with garlic, onion, and salt for 40 minutes. Let cool and shred. Blend the tomatoes along with the chipotles, garlic, and broth until you have a smooth sauce. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over low heat and sauté the onion. Add the sauce and cook for 10 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for 10 more minutes. Season to taste. Spread refried beans on the tostada, add the tinga, lettuce, cream, cheese, and green sauce.