Chicken Tinga Taco NEW recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 09 2026
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Chicken Tinga Taco New Recipe

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Slow-simmered chicken topped with pickled red onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of creamy avocado Tajín ranch. Served with a side of chips and salsa

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tinga

Pickled Red Onions

Creamy Avocado Tajín Ranch

Tacos and Sides

Method

Chicken Tinga Preparation

  1. 1

    Searing the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Onion and Garlic

    In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Adding the Sauce

    Stir in the chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmering the Chicken

    Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  5. 5

    Shredding the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.

Pickled Red Onions Preparation

  1. 6

    Preparing the Pickling Solution

    In a bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. 7

    Pickling the Onions

    Add the thinly sliced red onions to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged in the pickling solution. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Creamy Avocado Tajín Ranch Preparation

  1. 8

    Mixing the Ranch

    In a bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mashed avocado, and Tajín seasoning. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 9

    Heating the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 10

    Building the Tacos

    To assemble each taco, place a generous amount of the chicken tinga mixture on a tortilla, top with pickled red onions, chopped cilantro, and drizzle with creamy avocado Tajín ranch.

  3. 11

    Serving

    Serve the tacos with a side of tortilla chips and salsa.

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