Description
Tinga de pollo is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle sauce, caramelized onions, and zesty lime. Perfect for taco nights or casual gatherings, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories with every bite. Serve it on warm tortillas or as part of a festive taco bar for an unforgettable meal that your family and friends will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned on both sides.
- In a bowl, combine chipotle peppers, chicken broth, and lime juice; pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the skillet to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg