Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAlma Cocina DowntownChicken Tinga Verde Tacos Recipe

Chicken Tinga Verde Tacos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

chicken chorizo, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salsa Verde

    In a saucepan, combine chopped tomatillos, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat until tomatillos are tender. Blend until smooth and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken Chorizo

    In a skillet, cook chicken chorizo over medium heat until browned and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Combine Chicken and Chorizo

    Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the cooked chorizo. Pour the salsa verde over the mixture and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

  4. 4

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas until soft and pliable.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Fill each tortilla with the chicken and chorizo mixture. Top with pico de gallo, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of crema.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tacos warm with additional lime wedges on the side if desired.

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