Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tinga Tostada Recipe

Inspired by Toro
Time50m
Serves4

Make Chicken Tinga Tostada Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tinga

Method

Chicken Tinga Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a medium pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Chipotle and Tomatoes

    Stir in the chipotle peppers, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Mixture

    Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

  5. 5

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Tostada Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare Tostada Shells

    On a clean surface, lay out the tostada shells. You can lightly toast them in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes for added crispiness, if desired.

  2. 7

    Spread Refried Beans

    Spread a generous layer of refried beans over each tostada shell.

  3. 8

    Add Chicken Tinga

    Top the beans with a portion of the chicken tinga mixture.

  4. 9

    Garnish with Toppings

    Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, crumbled queso fresco, a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro to each tostada.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Serve the chicken tinga tostadas immediately, allowing each person to customize their toppings as they prefer.

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