Chicken Tinga Tetela recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tinga Tetela Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time1h
Serves4

corn tortilla, black bean purée, avocado crema, pico de gallo

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Ingredients

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Corn Tortillas

Black Bean Purée

Avocado Crema

Pico de Gallo

Chicken Tinga

Method

Corn Tortillas

  1. 1

    Make the Tortilla Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, water, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Shape the Tortillas

    Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball between your palms to form a tortilla.

  3. 3

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.

Black Bean Purée

  1. 4

    Prepare the Black Beans

    In a blender or food processor, combine the canned black beans (drained), garlic, cumin, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Avocado Crema

  1. 5

    Make the Avocado Crema

    In a blender, combine ripe avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 6

    Chop the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Combine them in a bowl.

  2. 7

    Season the Pico de Gallo

    Add lime juice and salt to the chopped ingredients. Mix well.

Chicken Tinga

  1. 8

    Cook the Chicken

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.

  2. 9

    Add the Chicken and Sauce

    Add the chicken breasts, chipotle in adobo sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 20 minutes).

  3. 10

    Shred the Chicken

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

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