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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Shredded chicken simmers in smoky chipotle tomato sauce, then gets tucked into warm corn tortillas with lime, cilantro, and onion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Lime, cilantro, diced onion

Equipment

  • medium saucepan for chicken
  • blender
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • chef’s knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Simmer chicken in enough water to cover until cooked through, about 18–22 minutes; shred and reserve a little cooking liquid.
  2. Blend tomatoes, chipotle, garlic, and cumin until smooth.
  3. Cook onion in oil until soft. Add sauce and simmer 5 minutes; stir in chicken and enough reserved liquid to coat.
  4. Simmer 8–10 minutes. Serve in warm tortillas with lime, cilantro, and onion.
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