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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Shredded chicken simmered in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, piled high with crema and avocado.

★ 4.6 36 min 5 servings Medium
Chicken Tinga Tacos
36minutes
5servings
4.6rating / 5
Mediumskill level
Method
01

Step 1

Season the chicken tinga tacos well and bring it to room temperature while you prep the aromatics.

02

Step 2

Build the base: cook the onion, garlic, and spices until fragrant and softened.

03

Step 3

Add the chicken tinga tacos and cook through, letting it take on color and absorb the seasoning.

04

Step 4

Rest briefly, adjust salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.

Tip from the test kitchen

Read the whole method before you start and get your prep done first. Taste as you go -- salt and acid are levers you pull throughout, not just at the end.