Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga
Tender shredded chicken is simmered with stewed tomatoes, smoky chipotle salsa, apple cider vinegar, and thinly sliced white onion for a sauce that balances spicy, smoky, tangy, and lightly sweet flavors. Serve it in tacos, tostadas, or other Mexican-inspired dishes for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the chicken in the simmering water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and tear it into shreds using 2 forks.
- 2
Blend stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.
- 3
Combine shredded chicken, blended sauce, and onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook at a simmer until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 162.33 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 27.12 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 8.81 g 3%
- Total Fat 1.66 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.37 mg High 23%
- Sodium 385.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 2.41 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 158.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.79 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chipotle Salsa. Each serving provides about 162.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chipotle Salsa, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 162.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga healthy?
- Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 162.33 calories and 27.12 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 385.02 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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