30min chicken tinga

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. 2Add 1/4 of an onion, three tomatoes, and three garlic cloves to the skillet.
  3. 3Fry until slightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add the fried tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender.
  5. 5Add chicken bouillon, oregano, salt, chipotle peppers, and half a cup of water to the blender.
  6. 6Blend until smooth.
  7. 7Shred the rotisserie chicken and set aside in a bowl.
  8. 8Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  9. 9Add the remaining half onion, sliced, to the skillet.
  10. 10Fry the onions until translucent.
  11. 11Add the blended sauce to the translucent onions.
  12. 12Let the sauce simmer for two minutes.
  13. 13Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix well.
  14. 14Adjust seasonings to your liking.
  15. 15Cover the skillet and let it cook over medium-low heat for five minutes.
  16. 16Fry tortillas or use store-bought tostadas.
  17. 17Assemble the tostadas by adding chicken, then topping with shredded lettuce, avocado, Cotija cheese, and Mexican sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 can chipotle peppers
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 rotisserie chicken
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 cup water
  • cooking oil
  • tostadas or tortillas
  • shredded lettuce
  • avocado
  • cotija cheese
  • Mexican sour cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • Adjust chipotle peppers to your spice preference.
  • Make sure the sauce simmers for two minutes before adding chicken.
  • Let the chicken cook covered for five minutes.

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