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Chicken Tinga
ABUELITA™
Chicken Tinga
Level
Easy
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
12 servings
- This Chicken Tinga recipe originated in Puebla, uses shredded chicken marinated in spicy tomato and chipotle chile sauce. Serve with tostadas and enjoy!
Key Ingredients
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups total)
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2 cups tomato puree
- ●1 1/2 tablets (90 grams each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink, broken into pieces
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1/2 cup water
- ●2 tablespoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
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2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce from a can, finely chopped
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
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12 (6-inch) corn tostadas
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1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Panela cheese
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Chopped cilantro (optional)
Make It
Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until soft. Add tomato puree, Abuelita, water, bouillon and chiles; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Add chicken; cook for 2 minutes or until chicken is heated through.
Step 2
Top each tostada with ½ cup chicken mixture.
Step 3
Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately.
