Jul 14 2026

Tinga De Pollo Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

chicken tinga, avocado, pickled red onion, bulgarian feta, cilantro, chipotle salsa, two poached eggs, on a bed of house tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tinga

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Chicken Tinga

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of chicken broth.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the chicken breasts to the pot, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Shred Chicken

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

Topping Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Avocado

    Slice the medium avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into thin slices.

  2. 8

    Prepare Pickled Red Onion

    Ensure you have pickled red onion ready. If not, slice red onion thinly and soak in vinegar for 30 minutes.

  3. 9

    Prepare Eggs

    Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Crack 2 large eggs into separate small bowls. Gently slide each egg into the pot and poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set.

  4. 10

    Assemble the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange 2 cups of tortilla chips as a base. Top with the chicken tinga, sliced avocado, pickled red onion, crumbled Bulgarian feta, and chopped cilantro.

  5. 11

    Add Salsa and Eggs

    Drizzle 1 cup of chipotle salsa over the top and place the poached eggs on the dish. Serve immediately.

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