
Chicken Tinga Taco Recipe
hard shell corn tortilla, black bean purée, chihuahua cheese, romaine, guajillo crema, pickled red onion
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Ingredients
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Taco Components
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Chicken Tinga
In the same skillet, add the shredded chicken, guajillo chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Black Bean Purée
In a blender, puree the canned black beans until smooth. If needed, add a little water to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Assemble Tacos
Layer hard shell corn tortillas with a spoonful of black bean purée, followed by the chicken tinga mixture. Top with chopped romaine, shredded Chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, and a drizzle of guajillo crema.


