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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Two chicken tacos with pickled red onions on a plate
Food Network
Prep Time
1h 40 min
Yields
4 to 6 servings

Make any night taco night with shredded rotisserie chicken in a zesty sauce along with pickled onions and corn tortillas.

When blending hot liquid, first let it cool for five minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth.

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ingredients

Tacos and Toppings

1
Tbsp canola oil
1
small yellow onion, chopped
2
chipotles in adobo, finely chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
1
Tbsp ground cumin
1
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp cayenne pepper
1
can diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 oz)
1
cup chicken stock
1
rotisserie chicken, shredded
Charred corn tortillas, for serving
Cotija cheese
Fresh cilantro leaves
Pickled Shallots and Red Onions (recipe follows)
Salsa

Pickled Shallots and Red Onions

½
cup distilled white vinegar
2
Tbsp sugar
Kosher salt
1
small red onion, thinly sliced
1
shallot, thinly sliced
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directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chipotles, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and cook until they begin to simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the sauce into a heat-safe blender. Puree until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pan over medium heat and add the chicken, stirring to incorporate the chicken into the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.

Step 2

Combine the white vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan with ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions and shallots to a pint jar and pour the liquid over the top. Let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

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