Best 4 Chicken Tinga Tostados Recipes

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Chicken tinga tostados are a Mexican dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. The chicken is shredded and cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and spices. The chicken is then served on crispy tostadas and topped with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a delicious party appetizer, chicken tinga tostados are the perfect choice!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS



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This chicken tinga is a weeknight-worthy meal because of how fast it is to make. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice like cotija cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, etc.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
1 (12 ounce) package tostada shells

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.1 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1175.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADOS



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This authentic Mexican recipe I picked up while living in Mexico. It has a spicy, smoky flavor from chipotle peppers. It is perfect for a buffet where people can serve themselves and even better heated up as leftovers the next day! If this is too spicy for you, try using less chipotle peppers.

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone-in chicken breast halves
7 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
6 medium tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
16 tostada shells
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into a large pot along with 1/4 cup of sliced onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and shred meat. Discard skin and bones.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion slices, and fry until transparent. Place tomatoes into a pan of boiling water (you could use the leftover chicken water), and boil until they split open.
  • Place the tomatoes, the whole can of chipotle peppers, chicken bouillon into a blender or large food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into a large pan, and add the shredded chicken and cooked onions. Heat through.
  • To serve, each person spreads some sour cream on their tostada shell, and tops with a spoonful of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SHREDDED SPICY CHICKEN TOSTADAS (TINGA)



Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga) image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic
1/4 medium white onion
1 bay leaf
4 ounces raw pork chorizo
1/2 large white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tomatoes (about 1 pound), boiled 30 seconds, peeled and seeded
1 cup chopped tomatillos (husked and rinsed first)
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano
1 sprig fresh marjoram
1 sprig fresh thyme
10 store-bought tostadas

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Place the chicken, peppercorns, salt, garlic, bay leaf and onion in a large heavy saucepan with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Turn the heat off and remove the chicken from the liquid. Reserve the broth for later use. Using 2 forks or clean hands, shred the chicken into a bowl and set aside.
  • For the tinga: In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatillos and cook for 1 minute. Add the chipotle, salt, pepper, Mexican oregano and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme. Add the shredded chicken. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Add between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of the chicken cooking liquid, depending on the thickness of the sauce. Cook for 5 more minutes. Remove the marjoram and thyme sprigs.
  • To assemble: Place 2 tablespoons of tinga on each tostada. Serve immediately.

TOSTADAS DE TINGA RECIPE BY TASTY



Tostadas De Tinga Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large onions, chicken breasts, tomatoes, garlic, oil, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, salt, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, tostadas

Provided by Dulce Michelle Cerna

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large onions, 1 halved and 1 julienned
2 chicken breasts
4 tomatoes
4 cloves garlic
oil, of your cooking choice
1 can chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
salt, to taste
lettuce, chopped
queso fresco
sour cream
10 tostadas

Steps:

  • Add water and chicken breasts to a crockpot with ½ of an onion, 2 garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt. Turn the crockpot on to a simmer.
  • While chicken is cooking, in a blender, blend ½ onion, tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, salt, chipotles, and water. Once finished, in a skillet over medium heat, saute julienned onions until transparent.
  • Once cooked, add chicken and sauce and cook for 15 minutes to combine.
  • Lay a tostada shell on a flat surface, top with chicken mixture and desired toppings/garnishes. Repeat with remaining tostada shells.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have time to make your own chicken stock, you can use store-bought chicken broth.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Shred the chicken into small pieces for easy eating.
  • Use a variety of toppings for your tostadas, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately after they are made for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Chicken tinga tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give chicken tinga tostadas a try.

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