Tacos De Tinga Recipe
crema chicken tinga onion - queco jalapeno fresco picking poblano flour
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tinga
Taco Assembly
Method
Chicken Tinga Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When hot, add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer the Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- 5
Taco Assembly
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm the flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a generous amount of the chicken tinga mixture. Top with crumbled queso fresco, sliced jalapeños, roasted poblano, and a drizzle of crema or sour cream.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while warm, allowing everyone to customize their tacos with additional toppings as desired.