Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This spicy and sweet shredded chicken can be used in many different Mexican dishes. I love it on crunchy tostadas. This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze for a quick dinner option during the week. Level of spiciness will depend on the salsa brand you use. You can use straight chipotle peppers from the can, but be prepared for blazing hotness! If you can't blend the mixture, that's OK; just chop everything up very small, it will break down a little more once you cook it. Serve on tortillas or chips. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, or guacamole.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga

Ingredients

2 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

½ (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

¾ cup chipotle salsa

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 small white onion

sliced thinly

salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Bring a saucepan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook chicken in simmering water until until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tear into shreds using 2 forks.

Step 2

Blend stewed tomatoes chipotle salsa and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.

Step 3

Combine shredded chicken blended sauce and onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook at a simmer until the onions are translucent about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 91.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.4g 25%

Carbohydrates: 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 1.3g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 29.3mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 239.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 6.4mg 11%

Folate: 9mcg 2%

Calcium: 40.2mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 24.6mg 9%

Potassium: 352.2mg 10%

Sodium: 432.2mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 12.1

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.