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Chicken tinga served in warm corn tortillas topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and crumbled queso fresco on a rustic wooden board

Chicken Tinga

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Brown chicken thighs skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, Mexican oregano, and cumin. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the pot and add chicken broth. The liquid should nearly cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pot and let cool slightly. Remove and discard skin and bones, then shred the meat using two forks.
  • Meanwhile, continue simmering the sauce uncovered for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in apple cider vinegar.
  • Return shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional adobo sauce as needed.
  • Serve immediately in warm tortillas, over rice, or in bowls with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Storage tip: Keeps in refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth. Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers. For a lighter version, remove chicken skin after cooking.
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