Mexican Tinga

Mexican Tinga

This is an authentic Mexican favorite! Shredded chicken and onions are simmered in a thick and spicy chipotle sauce, then served over crunchy tostada shells.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
402 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to taste. Pour into the onions, and add chicken. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 2
To serve, mound the chicken onto tostada shells, and garnish with a dollop of sour cream.
Mexican Tinga
Mexican Tinga
Mexican Tinga
Mexican Tinga

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into rings
  • 16 tostada shells
  • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
  • 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken meat

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