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Chicken Tinga

A smoky, spicy Chicken Tinga made in a slow cooker with tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers, perfect for tacos and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs Chicken thighs yield more flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 cup onion, minced Fresh yellow or white onions add depth.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic amplifies the overall flavor.
  • 1.5 cups diced tomatoes with green chilies Canned or fresh ripe tomatoes work.
  • 3 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo Adjust based on your spice preference.
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt Essential for enhancing flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the onions and garlic, set aside, and cut whole chicken breasts into halves if using.
Cooking
  1. Combine the chicken, minced onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and kosher salt in the slow cooker, stirring well.
  2. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for about 4 hours.
  3. After 4 hours, remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and mix in the cooked tomatoes and some cooking juice.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Notes

Don’t overcook and consider storage recommendations for leftovers in an airtight container. Marinate for extra flavor if time allows.