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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Chicken Tinga
A Pueblan shredded chicken stew with tomato, onion, chipotle chile, oregano, and a smoky sauce for tacos or tostadas.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~420 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep15 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 650 gr Chicken breast
- 2 adet Bay leaves
For the sauce
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 4 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Canned chipotle peppers
- 4 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Chicken stock
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Oregano
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For serving
- 8 adet Corn tortillas
- 1 adet Avocado
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken breast in a pot with the bay leaves, half the salt, and the chicken stock.
- 2
Cook the chicken for 18 minutes until tender, remove the meat, shred it, and reserve the cooking liquid.
18 min18:00 - 3
Finely chop the onions and soften them in the vegetable oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 4
Blend the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, oregano, grape vinegar, and remaining salt.
- 5
Pour the sauce over the onions and reduce it for 12 minutes until thickened.
12 min12:00 - 6
Add the shredded chicken and reserved chicken stock, then cook for 10 minutes until the sauce works into the meat.
10 min10:00 - 7
Warm the corn tortillas and serve the chicken tinga with avocado.
💡 Tip: If canned chipotle tastes too hot, use half of it and increase the tomatoes; the smoky flavor stays while the heat stays balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chicken tinga for taco night with corn tortillas, avocado, red onion, and optional yogurt sauce.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
34
g protein
34
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 33%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Tinga make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chicken Tinga take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Chicken Tinga difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Tinga have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 34g, fat: 16g.Is Chicken Tinga allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Tinga belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Tinga need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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