Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Tinga Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time1h
Serves4

shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Chicken and Broth

    Add the chicken breasts to the pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks.

  4. 4

    Add Chipotle and Seasoning

    In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers and a bit of the cooking liquid. Blend until smooth. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, add the chipotle sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Preparing Toppings

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cabbage

    Shred the cabbage finely and set aside.

  2. 6

    Chop Cilantro

    Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and set aside.

  3. 7

    Cut Lime

    Cut the lime into wedges for serving.

  4. 8

    Prepare Cheese

    Crumble the queso fresco or feta cheese and set aside.

Serving

  1. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    Serve the chipotle chicken on a plate or in tacos, topped with shredded cabbage, cilantro, crumbled cheese, and a squeeze of lime.

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