Chicken tinga

Chicken tinga is a dish that originates from the Tinga region of Mexico. The dish is made by cooking chicken in a sauce made from chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Chicken tinga is typically served with tortillas and often topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

The origins of chicken tinga are unclear, but the dish is thought to date back to the early 1800s. The Tinga region was home to a number of indigenous tribes, who would have likely used chicken and other local ingredients to create the dish.

chicken tinga recipes began to appear in Mexican cookbooks in the early 1900s. These early recipes were typically quite simple, calling for little more than chicken, tomatoes, and onions. Over time, the dish has evolved to include a variety of different ingredients, such as chipotle peppers, garlic, and cumin.

Advice

When making chicken tinga, always start with high quality ingredients. Start by sautéing onions, garlic, and jalapeños in a pan until they are softened and fragrant, then add chicken and cook until it is cooked through. After the chicken is cooked, add a can of diced tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes. Finally, add some Mexican spices, such as cumin, oregano, and chipotle powder, for a smoky flavor. Serve over warm tortillas with cilantro, lime, and avocado for an easy and delicious meal.

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Recipes

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Chicken Tinga

  • olive oil
  • adobo sauce
  • chicken bouillon
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • chunk onion
  • cumin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • lettuce
  • lime
  • mexican crema
  • queso fresco
  • refried bean
  • tostada shell
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Chicken Tinga

  • garlic
  • oregano
  • lime
  • onion
  • cumin
  • chicken breast
  • taco seasoning
  • tomato
  • chicken stock
  • chipotle
  • oil
  • avocado
  • corn
  • cotija cheese
  • cilantro
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Chicken Tinga

  • For Serving
  • avocado
  • queso fresco
  • mexican rice
  • radish
  • refried bean
  • iceberg
  • tostata shell
  • chipotle
  • onion
  • tomato
  • chicken better than bouillon
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • garlic
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Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

  • tomato
  • sweet vidalia onion
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • tomatillo
  • chipotle
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
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Chicken Tinga

  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • tomato
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • cumin
  • chipotle
  • honey
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • salt
  • recommended cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
onion
tomato
oregano
chicken breast
chipotle
salt
chicken stock
bay leaf
olive oil
cumin
avocado
tomatillo
oil
cilantro
lime
queso fresco
refried bean
taco seasoning
apple cider vinegar
vegetable oil
fish sauce
chipotle chily
plum tomato
white vinegar
adobo sauce
chicken bouillon
chunk onion
black pepper
lettuce
mexican crema
tostada shell
corn
cotija cheese
mexican rice
radish
iceberg
tostata shell
chicken better than bouillon
sweet vidalia onion
honey
chicken
recommended cilantro

Insights

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 86%
  • onion 86%

Rarey Ingredients

  • tomato 71%