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Chicken Tinga Tostadas - mexican dinner recipe

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Smoky shredded chicken in a rich tomato-chipotle sauce piled onto crisp tostadas with cool lettuce, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Messy, crunchy, and built for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 14 minCook: 24 min38 min total 4 servings Basic Mexican

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Chicken thigh(700 g)
  • Onion(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Chipotle in Adobo(2 tbsp)
  • Tomato paste(1 tbsp)
  • Canned tomatoes(400 g)
  • Smoked paprika(1 tsp)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
  • Chicken Broth(120 ml)
  • Olive oil(1½ tbsp)
  • Salt(1½ tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Tostada Shells(8)
  • Lettuce(1)
  • Avocado(2)
  • Sour cream(120 ml)optional
  • Lime(2)
  • Coriander(15 g)

Method

  1. 1

    Thinly slice {Onion}, mince {Garlic}, shred the {Lettuce}, dice the {Avocado}, cut the {Lime} into wedges, and roughly chop the {Fresh cilantro}.

    ~14 min

  2. 2

    Heat {Olive oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the {Chicken thigh}, season with {Salt} and {Black pepper}, and cook until lightly golden on both sides.

    ~8 min

  3. 3

    Add the {Onion} and cook until softened. Stir in the {Garlic}, {Tomato paste}, {Chipotle in Adobo}, {Smoked paprika}, {Cumin}, and {Oregano} for 1 minute until fragrant.

    ~5 min

  4. 4

    Pour in the {Canned tomatoes} and {Chicken Stock}. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the {Chicken thigh} is tender enough to shred easily.

    ~10 min

  5. 5

    Transfer the chicken to a board and shred it into bite-size pieces. Return it to the skillet and simmer uncovered until the sauce thickly coats the chicken.

    ~6 min

  6. 6

    Spread the {Chicken thigh} over the {Tostada Shells} and top with {Lettuce}, {Avocado}, {Sour cream}, and {Fresh cilantro}. Serve with the {Lime} wedges for squeezing over.

    ~3 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

540
Calories
33g
Protein
29g
Fat
34g
Carbs
7g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
Gluten-Free
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