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Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga is Tex-Mex done right -- shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. A gentle simmer -- not a hard boil -- is what keeps everything tender instead of tough.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Total: 45 min
45Minutes
4Servings
4.9Rating
MediumLevel
Chicken Tinga

Why you'll love this recipe

  • The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
  • Comes together in a single pan or pot, which keeps cleanup simple.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion sliced
  • plus 8 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Put the chicken in a pot, cover with water, add a pinch of salt, and simmer 20 minutes until cooked. Lift out, let cool a little, then shred with two forks. Save 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

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