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Tostadas de Tinga

Name: Tostadas de Tinga
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Meksika Mutfağı
Ingredients: 500 gr Tavuk göğsü; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 3 diş Sarımsak; 3 adet Domates; 2 yemek kaşığı Chipotle biber sosu; 1 adet Defne yaprağı; 2 yemek kaşığı Zeytinyağı; 1 çay kaşığı Tuz; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 8 adet Mısır tostadası; 1 su bardağı Refried fasulye; 2 su bardağı Marul; 1 adet Avokado; 80 gr Beyaz peynir

Crisp corn tostadas layered with beans, smoky chipotle chicken tinga, lettuce, avocado, and cheese.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 35 min cook

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Total 1 h

Prep25 min
Cooking35 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the tinga

500 gr Chicken breast
1 adet Yellow onion
3 diş Garlic
3 adet Tomatoes
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Chipotle pepper sauce
1 adet Bay leaf
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

For serving

8 adet Corn tostadas
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Refried beans
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Lettuce
1 adet Avocado
80 gr White cheese

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Instructions

1
Boil the chicken breast with the bay leaf and half of the salt for 18 minutes, then cool and shred.
18 min
18:00
2
Blend the tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle pepper sauce into a slightly textured sauce.
3
Soften the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add the tomato sauce, and thicken for 8 minutes.
14 min
14:00
4
Add the shredded chicken, remaining salt, and black pepper to the sauce and cook for 8 minutes, until the chicken absorbs it.
8 min
08:00
5
Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each corn tostada and add the hot tinga on top.
6
Finish with lettuce, avocado, and white cheese, then serve before the tostadas soften.

💡 Tip: If chipotle in adobo is not available in every market, use smoky hot pepper and 1 teaspoon of tomato paste for a more accessible sauce.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the tostadas immediately with lettuce, avocado, and optional lime wedges, because the crispness fades quickly.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 25%Carbs 41%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.

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Tostadas de Tinga make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Tostadas de Tinga take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.
Is Tostadas de Tinga difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Tostadas de Tinga have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 44g, fat: 16g.
Which allergens does Tostadas de Tinga contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Tostadas de Tinga belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.
How many ingredients does Tostadas de Tinga need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.

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Instructions

Boil the chicken breast with the bay leaf and half of the salt for 18 minutes, then cool and shred.

18 min

18:00

Blend the tomatoes, garlic, and chipotle pepper sauce into a slightly textured sauce.

Soften the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add the tomato sauce, and thicken for 8 minutes.

14 min

14:00

Add the shredded chicken, remaining salt, and black pepper to the sauce and cook for 8 minutes, until the chicken absorbs it.

8 min

08:00

Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each corn tostada and add the hot tinga on top.

Finish with lettuce, avocado, and white cheese, then serve before the tostadas soften.

FAQ

How many servings does Tostadas de Tinga make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Tostadas de Tinga take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.

Is Tostadas de Tinga difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Tostadas de Tinga have?

Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 44g, fat: 16g.

Which allergens does Tostadas de Tinga contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Tostadas de Tinga belong to?

This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.

How many ingredients does Tostadas de Tinga need?

This recipe needs 14 ingredients.

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