How to Make Chicken Tinga Tostados - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Tinga Tostados is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal with friends and family. This dish features shredded chicken smothered in a smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy tomato-based sauce, which is then piled high on crispy tostado shells and topped with your favorite fresh toppings.

The flavors of Chicken Tinga Tostados are bold and vibrant, making it a crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest ea...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    514 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 445mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 681mg