Tacos de Tinga

Tacos de Tinga is a flavorful and protein-packed Mexican breakfast dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle sauce, served in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for starting your day with a hearty and nutritious meal, these tacos are a delightful blend of spices and textures.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers, chopped
• Tomato sauce - 200 grams
• Chicken broth - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the chicken breast to the pot, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring to coat it in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
8. While the chicken is simmering, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
9. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of the tinga mixture onto each tortilla, garnishing with chopped cilantro.
10. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the tomatoes and cilantro.

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