Spicy Chicken Tinga Tacos
Savor the heat and heart of Mexican cuisine with these Spicy Chicken Tinga Tacos. This medium-complexity recipe features tender shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle sauce, nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect for a zestful dinner, these tacos bring a burst of flavor and a touch of spice to any mealtime.
Please Rate this Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan For cooking the chicken and then making the tinga sauce.
- 1 Cutting Board For chopping and preparing ingredients like onions, garlic, and avocado.
- 1 Sharp knife Essential for chopping vegetables and slicing avocado.
- Measuring Spoons: For accurately measuring spices like cumin and smoked paprika.
- 2 Forks: For shredding the cooked chicken.
- 1 Spatula or Wooden Spoon: For stirring the ingredients while cooking.
- 1 Tongs (optional): Helpful for flipping the chicken while cooking and for warming tortillas directly over the flame, if you prefer them charred.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- olive oil
- corn tortillas
- cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for serving)
- avocado sliced (for serving)
- queso fresco or feta cheese - crumbled (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and shred with forks.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the onion and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Make Tinga Sauce: Add the chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well and cook for a few minutes. Add the shredded chicken back into the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet. Place a spoonful of the chicken tinga on each tortilla. Top with sliced avocado, a sprinkle of cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side. The lime juice adds a nice zesty flavor when squeezed over the tacos.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
You can add a dollop of sour cream to balance the spiciness.
You can add a dollop of sour cream to balance the spiciness.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
Did You Like This Recipe?Take a picture and mention us on Pintrest @HispanicFoodNetwork or tag it with #hispanic_food_network! Don't forget to subscribe to our email list for more recipes!