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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Smoky chipotle chicken, shredded and piled high.

Total
40 min
Active
20 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
mexican
Servings4

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Ingredients

Filling

To serve

Steps

  1. Simmer the chicken in salted water for 20 minutes, then shred it and keep 250 ml of the broth.

  2. Cook the onion in oil until soft, add the garlic and oregano, then the tomatoes and chipotles.

  3. Blend the sauce smooth, return it to the pan, and simmer 5 minutes until it darkens.

  4. Stir in the chicken and enough broth to keep it saucy; season and simmer another 5 minutes.

  5. Char the tortillas and serve with onion, cilantro, lime, and crema.