Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 0

Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
	1/2 can stewed tomatoes
	3/4 cup chipotle salsa
	1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
	1 small white onion , sliced thinly
	salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

170

Sugar

Fat

Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish that is popular throughout Mexico and the United States. This dish features a combination of tender, shredded chicken that is simmered in a flavorful and spicy tomato-chipotle sauce with sliced onions. It's usually served with rice or as a filling for tacos. The word 'tinga' means a mixture of several things. Though there are many versions of this recipe, the main ingredients of this dish are typically chicken, tomatoes, onion, and chipotle peppers. This recipe can easily be modified to make it less spicy or more mild, depending on your preferences.

Instructions

1.	Place the chicken breasts in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2.	Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3.	Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes.
4.	Shred the chicken using two forks.
5.	In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent.
6.	Add the shredded chicken to the pan.
7.	Add the stewed tomatoes and chipotle salsa to the pan.
8.	Add apple cider vinegar and stir the mixture.
9.	Cook for 5-10 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
10.	Serve and enjoy!
11.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and spice.

It is a quick and easy recipe to make for dinner or meal prep.

CONS

The chipotle salsa and stewed tomatoes may be difficult to find in some areas.

It may be too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein due to the chicken.
The salsa and tomatoes provide a serving of vegetables and contain lycopene- an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Chipotle peppers contain capsaicin, which is known to provide inflammatory and pain relief benefits.