Chicken Tinga Tostados Recipe
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Chicken Tinga Tostados

By: NANCHE30 
"This authentic Mexican recipe I picked up while living in Mexico. It has a spicy, smoky flavor from chipotle peppers. It is perfect for a buffet where people can serve themselves and even better heated up as leftovers the next day! If this is too spicy for you, try using less chipotle peppers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 7 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 16 tostada shells
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the chicken into a large pot along with 1/4 cup of sliced onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and shred meat. Discard skin and bones.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion slices, and fry until transparent. Place tomatoes into a pan of boiling water (you could use the leftover chicken water), and boil until they split open.
  3. Place the tomatoes, the whole can of chipotle peppers, chicken bouillon into a blender or large food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into a large pan, and add the shredded chicken and cooked onions. Heat through.
  4. To serve, each person spreads some sour cream on their tostada shell, and tops with a spoonful of the chicken.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 514 | Total Fat: 27.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by baz   view full review
Just wanted to add a note as I live in Mexico and cook chicken tinga alot. One of the main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by GINAXS   view full review
Excellent! I made this in my crock pot and it turned out great. It was also SUPER easy that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by gimmedatcheesecake   view full review
very authentic flavor! (Needed some salt though.) If you are like me and like flavors with "a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2009 by mexicanmilkyway   view full review
When you prepare the tostada it usually goes as follows, a layer or refried bean on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by IGNEUS   view full review
Great recipe, it's authentic! Here's a tip for managing the spiciness of this dish (especially...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by loves2cook   view full review
Fantastic! We loved these tostados. To save time I used a rotisserie chicken, and a large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2004 by HAUGHTIE   view full review
FANTASTIC! Definately follow the directions although the recipe appears to call for too many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2005 by JOHNNYRINGO   view full review
This is one of the best recipes I have gotten off this website. I wouldn't change anything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by Royann   view full review
My husband is from Mexico..my Mother-in-Law makes this all the time, and I never thought to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by tammyfaye   view full review
This is a delicious and easy to prepare meal. After reading viewer comments regarding...

 

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