Tinga Taquitos Recipe
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
Sauté the base
Cook for about 3-5 minutes.
- 2
Add spices and tomatoes
Stir well to combine.
- 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
- 4
Mix mayonnaise
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
For the Pickled Red Onion
- 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.
- 6
Pickle the onions
For best results, refrigerate and let sit for a few hours.
For assembling the Taquitos
- 7
Prepare the tortillas
This will help prevent them from tearing when filled.
- 8
Assemble the taquitos
Roll the tortillas tightly to form taquitos.
- 9
Fry the taquitos
Drain on paper towels.
- 10
Serve
Enjoy your homemade Tinga Taquitos!