Chicken Tinga
Chicken Tinga is a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender, shredded chicken simmered in a flavorful sauce made from tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and spices, perfect for tacos, burritos, or over rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Adjust based on preferred spiciness.
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste To season
- Tortillas or rice for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing your chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
Serving
- Serve warm in tortillas or over rice with desired toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime.
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Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce the chipotle peppers. Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor. Chicken thighs can be used for richer taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to three months.