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Crispy Cheesy Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken tinga tacos are crispy, cheesy tacos made with saucy shredded chicken. They are quick and easy, and super delicious. Make it a taco night by serving the best chicken taco recipe!
Course 30 Minute Meals
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken tacos, chicken tinga, mexican food, tinga tacos
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 213kcal
Author Tamara J.

Ingredients

Chicken Tinga:

  • 2 Chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken bouillon
  • ½ Onion roughly chopped
  • 2 whole Garlic cloves

Chicken tinga sauce:

  • 3 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 whole Onion ½ for sauce, ½ for chicken
  • 3 whole Garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle in adobo
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Build your Chicken Tacos:

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 8 flour Tortillas 6 inch
  • 4 cups Chicken tinga and sauce it cooked in
  • 4 cups Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

Favorite Toppings:

  • Pico de Gallo
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream

Instructions

Make the Chicken Tinga

  • Add your chicken breast, chicken bouillon, onion, and garlic cloves  to a pot and cover with water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, add your tomatoes, ½ of the onion, and garlic to a separate pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the other half of the onion and set it aside. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and place it in a large bowl to let it cool.  Keep the liquid and onion and garlic in the pot.
  • After about 10 minutes, the tomatoes, onion, and garlic should be softened (the tomatoes will begin to split open). Use tongs to remove them from the pot and place them in a blender.
  • Now add the onions and garlic from the pot the chicken cooked into the blender, as well as ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Now add your chipotle pepper in adobo into the blender, along with the chicken bouillon, oregano, and cumin. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth. 
  • Use your hands or two forks to finely shred the chicken. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it up over medium heat.
  • Gently place your ½ sliced onion into the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until it is softened. Now add your shredded chicken into the skillet.
  • Gently pour your tinga sauce over the chicken and mix it until everything is fully combined. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. 

Build your Chicken Tinga Tacos:

  • Heat up the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip your flour tortilla in the chicken tinga sauce, the. Gently place it in the hot oil. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one side of the tortilla.
  • Now add about ¼ of the shredded cheese right on top of the chicken. Fold the tortilla over to cover the chicken and cheese.
  • Fry on each side for about 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Remove the taco from the heat and set it on a cooling rack to drain any excess grease.
  • Continue these steps until all of your tacos are made. Add your favorite toppings, and ENJOY!

Notes

See the post above for cooking tips and alternatives.
Replace flour tortillas with corn if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 59mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g