Authentic Chicken Tinga Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large russet potato (peeled and cubed)
• ¼ cup (100 grams) mexican chorizo
• ½ onion (sliced)
• 8 oz chicken breast (about 2 breasts - rotisserie chicken preferable) ( cooked & shredded)
• 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 2 roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 chile chipotle (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 Tostadas, bolillo bread or corn tortillas for serving
• Avocado
• Radishes
• Mexican crema
• Crumbled queso fresco
• shredded lettuce

Steps

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, add the potatoes and enough water to cover them. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the potatoes are cooking, start cooking the chorizo in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   When the chorizo is cooked halfway add the onions and cook until soft. About 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the shredded chicken, stock, tomatoes, chile chipotle, salt & pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the cooked potatoes and gently mixed all the ingredients making sure the potatoes don't get all mushy. Remove from heat and serve while hot.

6. 6

   If needed, add more salt & pepper according to taste.

7. 7

   Serving suggestions: Use it for burritos, tortas, tostadas, or corn tortillas for tacos.

8. 8

   Toppings suggestions: avocado, radishes, lettuce, Mexican crema, queso fresco, hot sauce.