Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoTinga Taquitos Recipe

Tinga Taquitos Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Shredded Chicken Tinga, Piloncillo Mayo, Pickled Red Onion, Cotija, Lettuce, Crema

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Tinga

For the Piloncillo Mayo

For the Pickled Red Onion

For assembling the Taquitos

Method

For the Chicken Tinga

  1. 1

    Sauté the base

    Cook for about 3-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add spices and tomatoes

    Stir well to combine.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken

    Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Stir to combine with the sauce.

For the Piloncillo Mayo

  1. 4

    Mix mayonnaise

    Whisk until smooth and well combined.

For the Pickled Red Onion

  1. 5

    Prepare the onion

    In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and pour over the onions in the jar.

  2. 6

    Pickle the onions

    For best results, refrigerate and let sit for a few hours.

For assembling the Taquitos

  1. 7

    Prepare the tortillas

    This will help prevent them from tearing when filled.

  2. 8

    Assemble the taquitos

    Roll the tortillas tightly to form taquitos.

  3. 9

    Fry the taquitos

    Drain on paper towels.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Enjoy your homemade Tinga Taquitos!

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