Jul 14 2026
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Chef's Special #2 Recipe

Inspired by Toro
Time1h
Serves4

Chicken tinga, rice, beans, cheese sauce, pico

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tinga

Rice

Beans

Cheese Sauce

Pico de Gallo

Method

Chicken Tinga

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Add Chicken and Spices

    Add the boneless chicken thighs, chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Shred Chicken

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

Rice

  1. 5

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 6

    Cook Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

Beans

  1. 7

    Heat Beans

    In a small saucepan, combine canned black beans with cumin and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

Cheese Sauce

  1. 8

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  2. 9

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 10

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt to taste.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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