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The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
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These Chicken Tinga Tacos are a flavor-packed Mexican dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a smoky, spicy tomato-based sauce, topped with fresh cabbage, queso fresco, and cilantro, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.

Ingredients

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    For the Chicken Tinga:

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tbsp sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

    • For Serving:

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: In a medium saucepan, add chicken, cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred the chicken.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Blend tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce with onions, then add shredded chicken and cook.
  3. Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill with chicken tinga, cabbage, queso fresco, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Adjust chipotle peppers for preferred spice level.
  • Pair with rice or black beans for a complete meal.

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