How to Make Mexican Tinga - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Tinga is a flavorful and hearty dish that hails from the state of Puebla in Mexico. This dish is known for its smoky and spicy flavors, and it is a popular choice for parties and gatherings. Tinga is great for casual dining with friends and family, and it's easy to make in large quantities, making it perfect for feeding a crowd.

The star ingredient in this dish is shredded chicken, which is cooked in a rich and tangy tomato chipotle sauce. The sauce gets its smoky flavor from ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
  • 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken meat
  • 16 tostada shells
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 tingas

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, purée stewed tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a blender.
  • Pour puréed mixture over onions in the saucepan; add chicken and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Mound chicken mixture onto tostada shells and garnish with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 396mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 359mg