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Tinga de Pollo Tacos
50 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
380 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
25 gCarbs
18 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Tinga de Pollo Tacos

85% authentic · Mexican (Puebla)

A smoky and slightly spicy shredded chicken taco filling from Puebla, Mexico, featuring chicken simmered in a tomato-chipotle sauce.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Chicken breasts1.5 lbs
  • Corn tortillas12
  • Tomatoes4 medium
  • Onion1/2 medium
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce2-3
  • Adobo sauce1 tbsp
  • Chicken broth1/2 cup
  • Dried oregano1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • Queso fresco1/4 cup, crumbled
  • Red onion1/4 cup, thinly sliced
  • Cilantrofor garnish

Steps

  1. 1

    Boil chicken breasts in water until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid (or use chicken broth). Shred the chicken.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine tomatoes, half onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and chicken broth/reserved liquid. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb the sauce.

  5. 5

    Warm corn tortillas.

  6. 6

    Fill warm tortillas with the tinga de pollo mixture. Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, thinly sliced red onion, and cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

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