Tinga De Pollo Gavacho

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Authentic Tinga De Pollo recipe with a smoky and spicy flavor
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 large onions
1 can chipotle chiles in adobo
1 can whole tomatoes
1 lb tomatillo
3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dried ancho pepper
1 dried cascabel chiles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
295
Sugar
6g
Fat
13g
Tinga De Pollo is a traditional Mexican dish made with shredded chicken in a smoky and spicy tomato-based sauce. The origins of the dish are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Puebla, Mexico. Today, it is a popular dish throughout Mexico and the United States, often served as a main course with tortillas and toppings such as avocado, cheese, and sour cream. Tinga De Pollo is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and roast them in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked. Let them cool and shred the chicken.
3.Remove the papery husks from the tomatillos, rinse them, and cut them in half.
4.Cut the onions into thin slices and sauté them with butter in a pot over medium heat until they become translucent.
5.Add the tomatillos, dried ancho pepper, dried cascabel chiles, chicken broth, chipotle chiles, and tomatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6.Use a blender or immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth.
7.Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir until fully coated. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
8.Serve hot with tortillas and your choice of toppings.

PROS

Tinga De Pollo has a rich and deep complex flavor profile that is perfect for chili lovers.

This recipe can be made in large batches and frozen for future meals.

CONS

The recipe requires a large number of ingredients and is somewhat labor-intensive.

Tinga De Pollo can be very spicy and therefore may not be suitable for everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatillos are a good source of vitamin C and potassium, and they are low in calories.
The chipotle chiles and dried ancho pepper are high in capsaicin, which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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