Tostadas de Tinga

Tostadas de Tinga is a delicious Mexican breakfast featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with a hearty, smoky chicken and tomato mixture. Packed with protein and flavor, this dish is perfect for starting your day on a high note.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4
• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 2 medium, diced
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Chicken broth - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Avocado - 1, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. In a pot, boil the chicken breast in water for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove, shred the chicken, and set aside.
4. To the skillet, add the diced tomatoes, shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5. While the chicken mixture is simmering, toast the corn tortillas in a separate skillet until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. To serve, place the crispy tortillas on plates, top with the chicken tinga mixture, and garnish with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber from the tortillas and vegetables, aiding digestion.

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