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Tostadas de Tinga Recipe (Chicken Tinga Tostadas)
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Tostadas de Tinga (Chicken Tinga Tostadas Recipe)

These chicken tinga tostadas (tostadas de tinga) are loaded with tender chipotle chicken and all your favorite toppings, a comforting Mexican style meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle, shredded chicken
Servings: 12 tostadas
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN TINGA

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs (chicken breast is good too)
  • 16 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce (use half or less for milder heat and chipotle flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE TOSTADAS

  • 12 tostada shells
  • 1 can refried beans warmed (or use my easy refried beans recipe)
  • Your Favorite Toppings (I'm using jalapeno slices fresh chopped cilantro chopped tomato, chili flakes, hot sauce, and avocado crema. Use your favorites!)

Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN TINGA

  • Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the onions and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Give them a nice sear on each side, a couple minute each.
  • Process the tomato sauce and chipotles in adobo sauce in a food processor, then pour the mixture into the pan, covering the chicken.
  • Stir in the seasonings.
  • Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily pulls apart.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce another 5 minutes.

FOR THE TOSTADAS

  • Warm the tostadas (either in a microwave or in a heated pan) to your liking.
  • Spread warmed refried beans over them.
  • Spoon chicken tinga onto the tortillas, then top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information estimated without toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg