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chicken tinga tacos

Yields8 Servings

 6 chicken thighs
 8 oz canned tomato sauce
 15 oz canned diced tomato
 ½ tsp oregano
 ½ tsp paprika
 1 tsp chili
 ¼ tsp cumin
 1 cup salt
 1 can chipotle in adobo (use 1-2 peppers and 1 tbsp sauce)
 ½ yellow onion
finishing touches
 fresh cilantro
 queso fresco
 lime slices
1

Gather ingredients. Roughly slice 1/2 onion. Finely dice two of the chipotles from the canned chipotle in adobo sauce

2

In a large pan over medium high heat combine chicken thighs, onion, a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, garlic, adobo sauce, oregano, chili powder, paprika and salt.

3

Once sauce has come to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes and chicken is fork tender.

4

Remove chicken from pan reserving sauce for later use.

5

Shred chicken, combine with 1/2 cup reserved sauce and diced chipotle peppers.

6

Warm tortillas and add chicken. Garnish with sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and serve with a slice of lime.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 taco

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 18g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.