Tinga Salad

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 12

Spicy and savory Tinga Salad recipe for a healthy lunch

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

332

Sugar

Fat

19g

Tinga Salad is a Mexican dish that combines a spicy tomato chicken tinga with fresh lettuce, avocado and other vegetables. It was originally a braised chicken dish, but this salad version provides a healthier option without compromising on flavor. The salad is perfect for a healthy and filling lunch option, and the coolness of the lettuce and avocado compliments the spicy and savory tomato chicken tinga perfectly. Make sure to adjust the level of spice to your preference.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked, then set aside to cool.
3.	Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions until softened. Add in the chipotle chiles, tomato sauce and chicken bouillon, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4.	Shred the chicken and add it to the tomato sauce mixture, stirring to coat the chicken.
5.	In a large bowl, add the lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes and corn. Top with the chicken tinga mixture, then add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

PROS

This Tinga Salad is packed full of flavor with the spicy and savory tomato chicken tinga complimenting the coolness of the lettuce, avocado and sour cream.

The chicken provides a source of lean protein, while the avocado and tomato sauce contain healthy fats and antioxidants.

This salad is perfect for a healthy and filling lunch option.

CONS

While the chicken provides a source of lean protein, the tomato sauce can contain high levels of sodium.

For those who are sensitive to spice, the chipotle chiles may be too hot.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Tinga Salad contains a variety of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C and K as well as potassium and folate.
The avocado and tomato sauce provide healthy fats, while the chicken provides a source of lean protein.
The antioxidants found in the avocado and tomato sauce may help to reduce inflammation in the body.

	3 chicken breasts
	4 cans tomato sauce
	4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
	2 large onions
	2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo
	2 tablespoons olive oil