chicken tinga taco recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tinga Taco Recipe

Inspired by Livery
Time45m
Serves4

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. 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. 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. 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.

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