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Two soft tortillas filled with shredded chicken in sauce, topped with crumbled cheese, chopped green onions, and lime wedges on a plate.
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Bold chicken tinga tacos that bring serious flavor

Serve these chicken tinga tacos for a smoky, spicy dinner packed with bold flavor, tender chicken, fresh toppings, plus easy prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tinga tacos, Mexican-style chicken tacos, spicy chicken tacos, tinga chicken tacos, traditional mexican chicken tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 1100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken
  • 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups broth
  • 2 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp grated garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes

To Serve:

  • tortillas
  • feta cheese
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, then sauté the white onion for 5 minutes until softened.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion
  • Add the garlic paste, tomato paste, chipotle sauce, diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
    2 cups broth, 2 tsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp grated garlic
  • Cook the chicken in the remaining olive oil with salt and pepper for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5–6 minutes.
    1/2 tsp salt, 1/3 tsp pepper, 1 1/2 lbs chicken
  • Pour in the sauce and remaining broth, then simmer the chicken for 30–40 minutes.
    1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp chipotle sauce
  • After half an hour, separate the chicken into fibers with two forks.
  •  Beat the remaining tinga sauce in a blender until smooth.
  • Return the chicken to the pan with a little sauce and heat for 5 minutes, stirring. Let it cool slightly.
  • Assemble the tacos with tortillas and top with lime, feta or cheddar, cilantro, and avocado. Enjoy!
    tortillas, feta cheese, cilantro, lime

Notes

  • Build Flavor: Cook the sauce first for a richer taste.
  • Shred Evenly: Pull the chicken into small pieces for the best texture.
  • Use Warm Tortillas: They make the tacos taste even better.
  • Add Fresh Toppings: Lime, cilantro, and cheese add extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 1100kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 118g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 54g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg