Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga
Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga delivers tender, juicy pulled chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce with a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar and soft onions. It’s bold, slightly sweet, and pleasantly fiery, perfect for piling onto tacos, crisp tostadas, or spooning over rice bowls for a weeknight-friendly meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 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 it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it using 2 forks.
- 2
Blend the stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.
- 3
Combine the shredded chicken, the blended sauce, and the onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 162.91 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.69 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.38 mg High
- Sodium 386.19 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.41 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.38 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 24.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source
- Potassium 158.71 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.79 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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