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Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Tender chicken simmered in smoky tomato-chipotle sauce and served on crisp tostadas with beans, cabbage, and avocado.

Chipotle Chicken Tinga TostadasGenerative AI
Calories
690
Protein
47g
Carbs
70g
Fat
25g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 45 min total

4
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs20 oz
  • Corn tostada shells12
  • Black beans1 can
  • Crushed tomatoes2 cup
  • Yellow onion1/2
  • Garlic4 clove
  • Chipotle peppers in adobo4 tbsp
  • Shredded cabbage4 cup
  • Avocado1
  • Lime1
  • Canola oil4 tsp
  • Ground cumin1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken on both sides.
  2. 2Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. 3Stir in the tomatoes, chipotle, cumin, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. 4Transfer the chicken to a plate, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce.
  5. 5Warm the black beans in a small pan and season to taste.
  6. 6Spread beans over the tostada shells, add the saucy chicken, and top with cabbage and avocado.
  7. 7Finish with lime juice and serve immediately so the shells stay crisp.

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