Shredded Chicken for Tostadas (Tinga)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 9

Shredded Chicken for Tostadas (Tinga) Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

11g

Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish, made with shredded chicken and a spicy tomato sauce. It is often served on tostadas, which are crispy fried tortillas. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends. It is easy to make and can be customized by adjusting the level of spiciness to your taste.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the vegetable oil and onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to brown.
3.	Add the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt.
4.	Add the sliced tomatoes and stir well.
5.	Pour in the chipotle chiles and water and stir again.
6.	Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
7.	Let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8.	After 30 minutes, the chicken should be cooked and tender.
9.	Shred the chicken with a fork and stir well.
10.	Toast your tostadas in the oven or on a skillet.
11.	Place a scoop of the shredded chicken on top of each tostada.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and packed with flavor.

The chipotle chiles give it a spicy kick but the tomatoes help balance out the heat.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium and the tostadas are fried which can make them high in calories.

Be mindful of portion sizes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and the tomatoes contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
The chipotle chiles, while spicy, are also known to increase metabolism and act as a natural anti-inflammatory.

	3 -4 chicken breasts
	3 -4 medium tomatoes , sliced in halves
	1 can chipotle chiles
	3 -4 onions , sliced
	salt
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 cup water
	tostadas