
By Allrecipes
Chef John's Chicken Tinga
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:1h 15min
Chef John's chicken tinga is full of Mexican flavors and tastes just like you'd get at a taqueria; perfect on a crispy tortilla with your favorite toppings.
Updated at: Tue, 06 May 2025 08:48:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories453.3 kcal (23%)
Total Fat16.8 g (24%)
Carbs20.2 g (8%)
Sugars10.2 g (11%)
Protein52.9 g (106%)
Sodium1594.3 mg (80%)
Fiber4.1 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

3 poundsskinless boneless chicken thighs

4 cupschicken stock

1 cupwater

1yellow onion
large, halved

3garlic cloves
peeled whole

2 teaspoonskosher salt
plus more to taste

½ teaspoondried oregano

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1onion
large, diced

1 x 7 ouncecan chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 x 28 ouncecan peeled plum tomatoes
preferably San Marzano

3 tablespoonsfresh cilantro
chopped, or more to taste

2 tablespoonscotija cheese
crumbled, or to taste
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Makes leftovers
Moist
Special occasion
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