Chicken Tinga Recipe
Quebec Cheese curds, Chicken Tinga, avocado, cotija cheese, pickled red onion.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tinga
Toppings
Method
Cooking Chicken Tinga
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 2
Add Sauce Ingredients
Stir in chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Shred Chicken
Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the skillet to combine with the sauce.
Assembling the Dish
- 4
Prepare the Base
In a serving dish or bowl, place a generous portion of the Chicken Tinga mixture.
- 5
Add Toppings
Top with Quebec cheese curds, sliced avocado, crumbled Cotija cheese, and pickled red onion.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!
