Irresistible Chicken Tinga Tostados: A Flavor Explosion!

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 6bone-in chicken breast halves

  • 7mediumonions, thinly sliced

  • 1clovegarlic, chopped

  • ¼cupvegetable oil

  • 6mediumtomatoes

  • 1(7 ounce) canchipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1tablespoonchicken bouillon granules

  • 16tostada shells

  • 1cupsour cream

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories514
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
27g
35%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
108mg
36%
Sodium
445mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
38g
Vitamin C
19mg
96%
Calcium
96mg
7%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
681mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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