Chicken Tinga
Ingredients
- 1 lbmedium tomatoes
about 4
- 3canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 smallwhite onion
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¼ colive oil
- 1 tsptomato paste
- 1 ½ lbboneless
skinless chicken thighs, about 5
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspkosher salt
plus more as needed
- corn tortillas or tostadas
for serving
Directions
- 1
Core and quarter 4 medium tomatoes. Place in a blender and add 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Halve and thinly slice 1 small white onion (about 1 1/2 cups). Finely chop 2 garlic cloves.
- 3
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet or medium Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until it evenly coats the onion, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Nestle 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the onion mixture. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon kosher salt over the chicken. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chipotle mixture and stir to combine.
- 5
Cover and simmer, adjusting the heat as needed, until the chicken is cooked through and flavorful, about 30 minutes. Uncover and shred the chicken with 2 forks into bite-sized pieces directly in the skillet. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed. Serve with corn tortillas or tostadas.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that's bursting with vibrant, authentic flavor and satisfyingly saucy? This Chicken Tinga recipe delivers a truly memorable meal, blending smoky, sweet, and spicy notes into one incredible dish.
The magic of this Chicken Tinga lies in its rich, deeply flavored sauce, crafted from ripe tomatoes and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo. Paired with tender, succulent shredded chicken thighs, every bite offers an explosion of traditional Mexican taste that's both comforting and exciting.
Prepare your palate for a delightful culinary journey. You'll experience succulent, shredded chicken bathed in a robust, reddish-brown sauce. The earthy sweetness of fresh tomatoes intertwines with the aromatic depth of white onion and garlic, all underscored by the unmistakable, fiery smokiness of chipotle peppers. This saucy main dish is designed to be profoundly satisfying, making it an excellent choice for any dinner occasion.
While boneless, skinless chicken thighs provide exceptional flavor and moisture, the true versatility shines in how you serve it. Traditional corn tortillas offer a soft, yielding embrace for the flavorful chicken, while crispy tostadas provide a fantastic textural contrast and satisfying crunch. You can also easily adjust the spice level by reducing or slightly increasing the number of chipotle peppers in adobo to perfectly suit your preference.
This vibrant Chicken Tinga is perfect nestled in warm corn tortillas or piled high on crisp tostadas, making it an excellent centerpiece for a festive dinner or a casual weeknight meal that's anything but ordinary.