Tostadas de Tinga

Tostadas de Tinga is a classic Mexican dish featuring crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken simmered in a smoky, spicy tomato-chipotle sauce. Garnished with fresh toppings like avocado, crema, and cilantro, these tostadas are perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings people

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works well)
▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth
▢ 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the blended tomato-chipotle sauce to the skillet along with the bay leaf, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Remove the bay leaf.
To assemble, spread a layer of chicken tinga on each tostada shell. Top with shredded lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, avocado slices, and cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For extra smokiness, roast the tomatoes before blending. For a spicier version, add more chipotle peppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Keyword Mexican, Tinga, Tostadas

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