Tinga
Tinga recipes have been around for centuries, and are believed to have originated in Mexico. The dish is traditionally made with chicken or pork, and is cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Tinga is typically served with rice, beans, and tortillas, and is a popular choice for parties and celebrations.
There are many different versions of tinga, but the most common ingredients include tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and chipotle peppers. Tinga can be made as mild or as spicy as you like, depending on your preferences.
The dish is often made ahead of time, as the flavors need time to meld together. This also makes it a great option for busy weeknights. Simply reheat the tinga and serve with your favorite sides.
Advice
Tinga is a great dish to make for any occasion. When making tinga, it is important to start with a good quality tomato base and use fresh ingredients. For a more flavorful tinga, use a variety of spices such as cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Also, remember to simmer the tinga until the flavors have blended together. Finally, don’t forget to top off the tinga with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped onions for an extra special touch.
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Recipes
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
- salt
- lime juice
- ears corn kernel
- mexican crema
- avocado
- tomato
- tomato paste
- vegetable oil
- oregano
- bay leaf
- white
- cumin
- onion powder
- chipotle
- chicken thigh
- garlic
- corn tortilla
Tinga de Pollo (Chicken with Chipotle and Onions)
- SAUCE
- salt
- onion
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- chipotle
- tomato
- CHICKEN
- celery
- onion
- chicken leg
- carrot
Easy One-Pot Chicken Tinga (Spicy Mexican Shredded Chicken) Recipe
- salt
- onion
- chicken stock
- apple cider vinegar
- vegetable oil
- fish sauce
- oregano
- bay leaf
- chicken breast
- chipotle chily
- garlic
- plum tomato
- tomatillo
Chicken Tinga Tacos
- corn tortilla
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
- salt
- pickled shallot
- chicken stock
- canola oil
- cumin
- rotisserie chicken
- shallot
- onion
- onion
- tomato
- white vinegar
- cayenne pepper
- sugar
- chipotle
- garlic
- salsa
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga (Tinga de Pollo)
- garlic
- onion
- white vinegar
- tomato
- oil
- bay leaf
- chipotle
- salt
Pork Tinga
- salt
- garlic
- chorizo
- onion
- pork shoulder
- marjoram
- thyme
- vegetable oil
- chipotle
- plum tomato
- bay leaf
- red potato
Pork tinga (tinga de puerco)
- chorizo
- lime juice
- oregano
- salt
- tomato
- avocado
- bay leaf
- lime
- onion
- pork shoulder
- cilantro
- thyme
- water
- vegetable oil
- chipotle chile pepper
- garlic
- cotija cheese
- corn tortilla
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
Smoky Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe
- salt
- tomato
- corn tortilla
- onion
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- tomatillo
- chicken thigh
- chicken stock
- mexican oregano
- cumin
- chipotles adobo sauce
- garlic
Chicken Tinga
- garlic
- oregano
- lime
- onion
- cumin
- chicken breast
- taco seasoning
- tomato
- chicken stock
- chipotle
- oil
- avocado
- corn
- cotija cheese
- cilantro
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
Chicken Tinga Tacos
- batch chicken tinga
- corn tortilla
- lime
- mexican crema
Chicken Tinga
- chicken stock
- olive oil
- oregano
- tomato
- bay leaf
- onion
- cumin
- chipotle
- honey
- garlic
- chicken
- salt
- recommended cilantro
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
- tomato
- sweet vidalia onion
- chicken stock
- olive oil
- oregano
- tomatillo
- chipotle
- chicken breast
- garlic
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- garlic 53%
- onion 53%
Usual Ingredients
- salt 41%
- tomato 41%
- bay leaf 35%
- chipotle 35%
Rarey Ingredients
- oregano 29%