Chicken Tinga
Smoky, tangy shredded chicken stewed in a chipotle-tomato sauce until tender and saucy, perfect for piling into warm tortillas. Bright lime and cilantro lift the rich flavors for a satisfying, hands-on meal.
1 ½ lb chicken thigh, boneless skinless
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 clove clove garlic, minced
14 ½ oz can diced tomato
2 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
1 tbsp adobo sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
8 corn tortilla
4 oz queso fresco, crumbled
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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