Chicken Tinga Recipe (Mexican Chipotle Shredded Chicken)
Indulge in the rich and smoky flavors of Chicken Tinga, a Mexican classic featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a spicy chipotle sauce. This versatile dish is perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, this recipe will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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)
- 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the sliced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, lime juice, and chicken broth; blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the skillet to soak up the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg