07/24/2024
๐ฎ Perfect Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe ๐ฎ
Ingredients For the Chicken Tinga:
1.5 lbs. chicken thighs or breasts ๐
1 large onion, sliced ๐ง
3 garlic cloves, minced ๐ง
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste) ๐ถ๏ธ
2 large tomatoes, chopped ๐
1 cup chicken broth ๐ฒ
1 tsp dried oregano ๐ฟ
1 tsp ground cumin ๐ฐ
Salt and pepper to taste ๐ง
2 tbsp vegetable oil ๐ข๏ธ
For the Tacos:
Corn tortillas ๐ฝ
Fresh cilantro, chopped ๐ฟ
Queso fresco or crumbled cotija cheese ๐ง
Lime wedges ๐
Sliced avocado ๐ฅ
Diced red onion ๐ง
Salsa or hot sauce (optional) ๐ถ๏ธ
Instructions:
Cook the Chicken:
Boil the chicken in a large pot until cooked through (about 20 minutes). Shred with two forks. ๐๐ด
Prepare the Tinga Sauce:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. ๐ง
๐ง
Add tomatoes, chipotle peppers, oregano, cumin, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until tomatoes break down. ๐
๐ถ๏ธ
Blend the sauce until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred). ๐ฒ
Combine the Chicken and Sauce:
Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. ๐ง
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm tortillas in a skillet or over a gas flame. ๐ฎ
Fill each tortilla with chicken tinga. Top with cilantro, queso fresco, avocado, and red onion. Serve with lime wedges and optional salsa or hot sauce. ๐ฅ๐ง๐ฟ๐
Tips for Perfect Tacos:
Adjust chipotle peppers for desired spiciness. ๐ถ๏ธ
Use fresh tortillas for best flavor. ๐ฝ
Garnish with fresh ingredients for balance. ๐ฟ
Marinate chicken with lime juice, salt, and pepper for extra flavor. ๐๐ง
Join the P.M.L Catering Community!
Love this recipe? Discover more culinary delights and exclusive deals by subscribing to our newsletter! ๐ฌ
At P.M.L Catering LLC, weโre more than a catering serviceโweโre a community. ๐ค
Be the first to know about:
Exclusive promotions and discounts ๐ฐ
Upcoming events and catering highlights ๐
New and seasonal menu items ๐ฝ๏ธ
Community service updates and stories โค๏ธ
Insider tips and recipes ๐
Don't miss out!!!
Join us at www.pmlcatering.com๐
Geesus Shuttleworth Joshua Balami