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Chicken Tinga

A traditional Mexican dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a flavorful chipotle sauce, perfect for tacos or salads.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup Mexican chorizo (about 100 grams)
  • 0.5 cup onion, sliced
  • 8 oz chicken breast, cooked and shredded (about 2 breasts, rotisserie chicken preferable)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 each chile chipotle, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 each tostadas, bolillo bread, or corn tortillas for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, add the potatoes and enough water to cover them. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, start cooking the chorizo in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. When the chorizo is cooked halfway, add the sliced onions and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, chicken stock, chopped tomatoes, chile chipotle, kosher salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cover.
Cooking
  1. Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Once done, add the cooked potatoes and gently mix all the ingredients together, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
  3. Remove the skillet from heat and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve your Chicken Tinga in burritos, on tortas, tostadas, or corn tortillas for tacos. Add toppings like avocado, radishes, lettuce, Mexican crema, queso fresco, or hot sauce.

Notes

Chicken Tinga stores wonderfully in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.