World Flavors Cookbook

Tinga de Pollo

Shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce — the versatile Mexican filling for tostadas, tacos, and tortas.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast or thighs, boiled and shredded
• 4 tomatoes, roasted
• 3 chipotles in adobo
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Blend roasted tomatoes with chipotles and garlic.
2. Saute sliced onion until golden.
3. Add tomato-chipotle sauce. Cook 10 minutes.
4. Add shredded chicken and oregano.
5. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
6. Season with salt.