Tinga de pollo, a traditional Mexican dish, is a smoky, flavorful shredded chicken dish made with a chipotle-tomato sauce and a variety of spices. This versatile dish can be served in a variety of ways, including tacos, burritos, and tortas. Our recipe for bite-size chipotle chicken soft tacos, or tinga de pollo tacos, is a delicious and easy-to-make version of this classic dish. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful chipotle-tomato sauce, then shredded and served in soft tortillas with your favorite toppings. We also include a recipe for a simple guacamole and a spicy salsa roja to complete your taco feast.
In addition to our main recipe, the article also includes recipes for:
* Chipotle-Tomato Sauce: This is the base for the tinga de pollo sauce. It's made with chipotle peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices.
* Guacamole: This classic Mexican avocado dip is the perfect topping for tacos. It's made with fresh avocados, cilantro, lime juice, and spices.
* Salsa Roja: This spicy tomato salsa is a great way to add some heat to your tacos. It's made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chili peppers.
With these recipes, you'll have everything you need to make a delicious and authentic tinga de pollo taco dinner at home.
EASY TINGA DE POLLO (CHICKEN TINGA TACOS WITH ROTISSERIE CHICKEN)
This EASY Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga Tacos with Rotisserie Chicken) is a quick and easy traditional Mexican dish made with smoky, slightly spicy chipotle tomato sauce that's flavored with onion, garlic, and herbs. Stir in shredded chicken and you have a 20 minute dinner for busy weeknights that is wicked good!
Provided by Borrowed Bites
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent. Add in oregano and cumin. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
- Add in chipotles in adobo, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth and salt. Bring to a simmer. Using an immersion blender (or regular blender/food processor) carefully blend ingredients until mostly smooth. This is a personal preference so go as smooth as you like. If using a blender or food processor add the sauce back into the skillet.
- Add in shredded chicken and stir to coat in sauce. Allow to warm through.
- To serve: On tostadas with a thin layer of beans, in a taco shell, over rice, or in a Mexican bowl. Layer on your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, ServingSize 1 taco, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 416 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g
BITE-SIZE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SOFT TACOS (TINGA DE POLLO)
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Chicken Tomato Appetizer Braise Cocktail Party Cinco de Mayo New Year's Eve Party Tortillas Chile Pepper Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine chicken with water, half of onion, whole garlic clove, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium (3- to 4- quart) saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer for 10 minutes. Cover and let sit until chicken is just cooked through (165°F on an instant-read thermometer), about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Strain and reserve 1 cup of broth for tinga and save remaining broth for another use.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it, discarding skin and bones.
- Cut an X in the bottom of each tomato. Blanch in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl of ice water. Peel and core, then finely chop.
- Cook remaining chopped onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and crumble in oregano, then cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add tomato and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened but still saucy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (a toaster oven works fine, too).
- Add chicken, 3/4 cup of reserved cooking liquid, and chipotle to the tomato sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and excess liquid is almost completely evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to warm and moisten with additional cooking liquid if mixture looks dry.
- Meanwhile, using cookie cutter, cut out a circle from each tortilla, stacking 12 in each of two folded sheets of foil (reserve remaining tortilla scraps for chilaquiles). Wrap each stack in foil and warm through in oven, 5 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, arrange warm tortillas on a heated platter and divide chicken mixture among them (about 1 rounded tablespoon per tortilla), spooning it onto center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese and top each taco with a cilantro sprig.
CHICKEN TINGA TACOS (TINGA DE POLLO) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, garlic, whole cloves, tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chicken stock, cumin, nutmeg, vegetable oil, white onions, chorizo, iceberg lettuce, kosher salt, black pepper, avocados, corn tortillas
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place chicken in a saucepan over medium heat with enough water to cover by 1 inch (3 cm).
- Add the smashed garlic and cloves. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 12-15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until smoking.
- Add the tomatoes and roll slowly around until blackened on all sides, about 6 minutes.
- Add the seared tomatoes to a blender with chipotle peppers, chicken stock, cumin, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, and chorizo. Cook 2-3 minutes until the onions have softened and the chorizo has rendered a little fat.
- Add the lettuce and sauté 2-3 additional minutes, until softened.
- Add the tomato-chili mixture and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to incorporate.
- Add the shredded chicken and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams
Tips:
- To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in the chipotle sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle sauce in the recipe to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- You can use any type of salsa you like in this recipe. Some popular options include salsa roja (red salsa), salsa verde (green salsa), or salsa ranchera (spicy salsa).
- To make a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with sautéed vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
Conclusion:
These bite-size chipotle chicken soft tacos, also known as tinga de pollo, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. The chipotle sauce adds a smoky and spicy flavor to the chicken, while the soft tortillas and fresh toppings provide a delightful contrast. This recipe is easy to make and customizable to your liking, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, these bite-size chipotle chicken tacos are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
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