Chicken Tinga Tacos

Name: Chicken Tinga Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Portionen
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken thighs; 1 large Onion, sliced; 3 cloves Garlic; 400 g Crushed tomatoes; 2-3 Chipotle peppers in adobo; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Cumin; 12 Corn tortillas; 1 avocado sliced; 0.5 cup Mexican crema; 0.5 cup Queso fresco; 1 lime cut into wedges

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This authentic Mexican dish features chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings, these tacos are bursting with bold, complex flavors.

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Chicken tinga tacos with avocado and lime

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Servings4 Portionen

Equipment

Large saucepanTwo forks for shredding

Ingredients

600 g Chicken thighs1 large Onion, sliced3 cloves Garlic400 g Crushed tomatoes2-3 Chipotle peppers in adobo1 tsp Oregano1 tsp Cumin12 Corn tortillas1 avocado sliced0.5 cup Mexican crema0.5 cup Queso fresco1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

1
Poach chicken in water with salt until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
2
Shred chicken using two forks. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid.
3
Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and spices, cook for 1 minute.
4
Blend tomatoes with chipotle peppers. Add to pan with reserved cooking liquid.
5
Add shredded chicken and simmer for 15 minutes until flavors meld.
6
Serve in warm tortillas with avocado, crema, and queso fresco.