Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga

Servings:  3 (10-12 Tacos)

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1⁄2 cup roughly chopped onion (white or yellow)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped fine (these are hot peppers)
1⁄2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika, ground
1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
1⁄2 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 ripe tomato, (Roma preferred), diced and seeds removed
1⁄4 cup chicken broth
1⁄4 teaspoon Kosher salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken, to keep it simple, grocery store rotisseries works great!

Method

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds more. Stir in the chipotles, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add in the tomatoes, broth and salt. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 7-10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let cool 5-10 minutes.
5. Put the tomato mixture in a blender or use an immersion blend and blend until smooth. (Do not use hot liquids in a blender, may cause severe burns)
6. Return the sauce to the pan over low heat and add the chicken. Cook for 5 -10 minutes or until heated through.
7. Salt to taste.

At this time you may add this to tortillas and top with whichever ingredients you like;  avocado, crema, cilantro, lime, etc.

Sometimes I like to add it to leftover rice for a quick power bowl lunch!

Enjoy!