Tinga Tacos recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLOLATinga Tacos Recipe

Tinga Tacos Recipe

Inspired by LOLA
Time1h 30m
Serves4

tender oven-roasted chicken marinated in a fusion of sweet Roma tomato, chipotle, & soy sauce, topped with crisp red cabbage & micro-cilantro, served in housemade corn tortillas

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Ingredients

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Tinga Chicken

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped Roma tomatoes, chipotle peppers, soy sauce, minced garlic, diced onion, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Roast the Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the marinated chicken in a roasting pan and pour the remaining marinade over it. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it using two forks and mix it with the remaining sauce in the roasting pan.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Tacos

    For serving, warm housemade corn tortillas in a skillet. Fill each tortilla with the shredded tinga chicken, then top with crisp red cabbage and micro-cilantro.

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