Chicken Tinga
Chicken Tinga is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, offering a delightful explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Let the irresistible aroma fill your kitchen and enjoy a dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts along with diced chipotles and adobo sauce; stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove chicken; shred it with two forks before returning it to the skillet along with lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm topped with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg