Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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Mexican · 35 min · Chicken · gluten-free, high-protein

426 cal 32g protein 34g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 peppers + 1 tsp sauce chipotle in adobo
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tostada shells
  • 1 1/2 oz queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Simmer chicken with onion, garlic, salt + water to cover in a saucepan 18 min until cooked through. Reserve 1/2 cup poaching liquid; shred chicken.
  2. Blend tomatoes, chipotles + adobo, half the cooked onion, oregano, cumin until smooth.
  3. Return blended sauce to the pan with shredded chicken + reserved liquid. Simmer 5 min to thicken slightly.
  4. Pile chicken onto tostadas; top with queso fresco, avocado, lime.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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