Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsRise & Dine RestaurantChicken Tinga Recipe

Chicken Tinga Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Quebec Cheese curds, Chicken Tinga, avocado, cotija cheese, pickled red onion.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tinga

Method

Cooking Chicken Tinga

  1. 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. 2

    Add Sauce Ingredients

    Stir in chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 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

  1. 4

    Prepare the Base

    In a serving dish or bowl, place a generous portion of the Chicken Tinga mixture.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top with Quebec cheese curds, sliced avocado, crumbled Cotija cheese, and pickled red onion.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy!

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