A classic shredded chicken taco stuffed with onions, avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese. My recipe only takes 20 minutes for you to cook a delicious dish.
Why we love chicken tinga tacos:
- It’s a classic Mexican dish.
- Great for feeding groups of people.
- A quick homemade meal on your table in less than an 20 min.
Chicken Tinga Tacos
The classic shredded chicken taco! I saved time by using a fresh rotisserie chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sweet onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoons ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup canned crushed fire, roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 whole Whole rotisserie chicken shredded or 3 cups
- corn tortillas for serving
- 2 ripe avocados mashed, for serving
- fresh cilantro for serving
- 1 cup diced red onion or pickled onions, for serving
- cotija crumbled, for serving
- 1 lime
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium add the oil and onion. Sauté for about 4 minutes or translucent, stirring occasionally. Then add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds more.
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Stir in the pepper, oregano, and cumin, and toast for about 30-1 minute.
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Add in the tomatoes, salt, and sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 7-10 minutes.
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In a blender, blend until smooth. Then pour back into large skillet.
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Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes.
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Serve with avocado, cilantro, red onion, cotija, and lime.
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mind blowing! well done, Brittany.
Incredible.
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