Flavor-Packed Chicken Tinga Tacos | Easy Homemade Recipe
How did they make it taste so good? Sauce made from tomato, chipotle, and chicken taco seasoning that is just right. It covers shredded chicken in a spicy, tangy, and very filling sauce. It’s not necessary to be a cook; just love good food. Using a tandoor from Tandoor Morni will add an extra layer of smoky depth that you’ll love if you really want to step up your cooking.
Let’s start with this simple but tasty dish.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
SERVINGS
4 Servings
Ingredients For Chicken Tinga Tacos
For the Tinga
- use 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- One medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Two medium tomatoes, chopped.
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- ½ teaspoon cumin.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons of chicken taco seasoning.
- 1 cup chicken broth.
For Serving
- use soft corn or flour tortillas.
- Diced red onions
- Fresh cilantro.
- Crumbled cheese or feta
- Lime wedges
Instructions
How to Make Homemade Chicken Tinga Tacos Quickly
Step 1. Cook the herbs and spices
Put olive oil in a pan and heat it over medium-low heat. After you add the onions, cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they get soft. Add the chopped garlic and cook for one more minute to let the garlic’s flavour come out.
Step 2. Make the sauce base
It will take three to four minutes for the tomatoes to break down after you add them. Then add the oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and chicken taco spice. Stir the ingredients together. For one more minute, let it all cook together so the spices can really shine.
Step 3. Mix the sauce (your choice)
Carefully put everything into a mixer with the chicken broth to make a smooth sauce. Mix until it’s smooth. If you like your soup with chunks, you can skip the blender step and add the water straight to the pan.
Step 4. Cook with chicken
Put the sauce back in the pan after you’ve mixed it, or keep cooking it if you didn’t blend it. Put in the chicken shreds and mix it in well. Let it cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes so the sauce can soak into the meat.
Your chicken tinga is now ready for tacos!
Put together your chicken tinga tacos.
You can warm the tortillas in a dry pan or over a heat to give them a little brown. Put some of the juicy chicken tinga on each tortilla. Add chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, cheese crumbles, and a squeeze of lime on top. Goodbye!
They’re smokey, spicy, a little sour, and very addicting.
Why You’ll Enjoy This Chicken Tinga Recipe
· Easy to Prepare: There are no elaborate processes, just actual ingredients.
· Chipotle and chicken taco spices provide a bold flavour.
· Serve with tacos, rice, burritos, or nachos.
· Perfect for Meal Prep: Make a big batch and eat it all week.
· Smoky Upgrade: If you like cooking outside, try Tandoor Morni’s chicken in a tandoor for maximum flavour.
Last Words: Tandoor Morni Will Make Taco Nights Better
There you have it, a surefire way to make chicken tinga tacos at home that taste great and make you feel good. This dish always hits the spot with its soft chopped chicken, hot, smoky sauce, and warm tortillas. For beginners, it’s easy enough, and anyone will love the taste.
And if you really want to improve your food, you might want to buy a tandoor from Tandoor Morni. They have high-quality tandoors that are great for cooking chicken, bread, kebabs, or even veggies in order to get that classic smoky flavour.
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FAQ’S – Spicy Chicken Recipes
What is gochujang, and where can I get it?
Gochujang is a fermented Korean chili paste. It's spicy, sweet, and full of umami. You can get it at most Asian grocery shops or online.
Can I use chicken thighs rather than breasts?
Absolutely! Chicken thighs are moister and more flavorful. If you want dark meat, then go for it. Simply alter the cooking time slightly.
Is this dish really spicy?
It has a medium heat, but you may tone it down by using less gochujang or more honey to balance it out.
Can I cook it on the grill?
Yes! It grills wonderfully. However, if you have access to a tandoor, the flavor will be enhanced.
How can I make this into a chicken taco?
Easy! Simply serve the cooked gochujang chicken in taco shells with slaw, sour cream, and lime juice. In a few minutes, you can prepare a hot Korean-Mexican fusion cuisine.
