CHICKEN TINGA (SHREDDED CHICKEN) FOR TACOS OR TOSTADAS
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven, and set over medium-high burner. Pre-heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Brown half the chicken; 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove browned chicken to a large plate. Repeat the browning process with rest of the chicken (no need to add more oil). Meanwhile, cut onion in half and slice thin. Peel 3 garlic cloves. Turn down burner to medium, pre-heat 1 more tablespoon vegetable oil until shimmering. Add onion slices and cook for 5 minutes until browned; stir often. Add garlic, cumin, and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute. Add can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chipotle and adobo sauce, and sugar and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Return the partially-cooked chicken to pot, reduce burner to medium-low. Cover, and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 195 degrees; flip chicken after 5 minutes. Remove chicken to cutting board Empty the cooking liquid into a blender and process until for 15 to 30 seconds until smooth, returning sauce to the pot. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, use two forks to shred chicken into bite sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to pot with sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened and clings to chicken, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm your tortillas and prepare the avocado by cutting in half, discarding the pit, and dicing into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince scallions and cilantro as garnish. After 10 minutes add lime zest and juice to pot, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Prepare the tacos by spooning chicken into center of a warm tortilla, adding diced avocado, Cotija, scallions, cilantro, and squeezing lime wedges as desired.
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ronnie grullon
rgrullon@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy and delicious. I love chicken tinga, so I know I'll love this.
salami blue
blue@yahoo.comThis recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Kajura Francis
k_francis@aol.comI'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I followed it exactly and the chicken tinga was a disaster. The chicken was tough and the sauce was watery. I won't be making this again.
Roman Mia
m_r@gmail.comThis recipe is a waste of time. The chicken tinga was bland and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ishra Antu
antu.i@yahoo.comI was disappointed with this chicken tinga. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.
Elyam Williams
elyam_w62@aol.comThis chicken tinga was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken tinga he's ever had. I would make it again, but I would use less chili powder.
RL Gamers
rlg@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this chicken tinga was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too spicy. I would definitely make this again.
Jazii Sheikh
j.s@hotmail.comThis chicken tinga is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful and smoky. I will definitely be making this again.
Deb Sanchez
sanchez_d57@gmail.comI love this recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
safal Magar
s21@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken tinga was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Sakibu Yahuza
s90@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken tinga turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and smoky. I will definitely be making this again.
Mert Duymaz
duymazm51@gmail.comThis chicken tinga is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love that you can use different types of meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork. I also like that you can adjust the spice level to your liking.
Ram Karki
r_k47@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy. I highly recommend it!
Amahle Sabelo
a@gmail.comThis chicken tinga was a hit at my last party! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out so tender and flavorful. I served it with warm corn tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa, and everyone loved it.