Easy and Delicious CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS | Tinga de Pollo

Introduction

Welcome to this tutorial on making delicious Chicken Tinga Tostadas, a flavorful dish featuring shredded chicken in a spicy chipotle sauce. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a quick meal. Let's dive into the steps to create this delightful dish from Cooking Con Claudia.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients:

• 1 to 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs
• Tortillas
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 small white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• Chile chipotles in adobo sauce
• Oil
• Chicken bouillon
• Black pepper
• Salt
• Lettuce
• Sour cream
• Queso fresco
• Optional: Tomatillo salsa and crema fresca for garnishing

Make sure to adjust the ingredients based on your taste preferences.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

• In a pot, add the chicken along with water, bay leaves, and some salt.
• Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.
• Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Reserve some of the cooking liquid.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

• In a blender, combine the following ingredients:
  • 3 tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust based on desired spice level)
  • A splash of the reserved chicken cooking liquid
• Blend until smooth.

Step 4: Shred the Chicken

• Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it using two forks or your hands.
• Add the shredded chicken to the blender with the sauce and mix well.

Step 5: Cook the Chicken Tinga

• In a skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
• Pour the chicken and sauce mixture into the skillet.
• Add chicken bouillon, black pepper, and salt to taste.
• Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld.

Step 6: Prepare the Tostadas

• While the chicken is simmering, heat the tortillas in a separate pan until crispy. You can fry them in oil or bake them for a healthier option.
• Once crispy, remove them from the heat and let them cool slightly.

Step 7: Assemble the Tostadas

• On each crispy tortilla, layer the chicken tinga generously.
• Top with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and crumbled queso fresco.
• Optionally, add tomatillo salsa or crema fresca for extra flavor.

Conclusion

You’ve now made delicious Chicken Tinga Tostadas! This recipe is versatile, allowing you to adjust ingredients to your liking. Enjoy them as a satisfying meal or serve them at your next gathering. Don't forget to share your creations and enjoy the cooking process!