Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos

Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos

Tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich, smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, perfect for a flavorful taco night.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
6
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
15 oz crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tsp oregano
0.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
12 count corn tortillas
1 whole lime

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Shred the cooked chicken thighs. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Stir in the shredded chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.

    15 min

  5. 5

    Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tinga.

  6. 6

    Serve the chicken tinga in warm tortillas. Garnish as desired.

  7. 7

    Toast tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side.

    1 min

Perfect With

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