Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Tender chicken simmered in smoky tomato-chipotle sauce and served on crisp tostadas with beans, cabbage, and avocado.
- Calories
- 690
- Protein
- 47g
- Carbs
- 70g
- Fat
- 25g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 45 min total
- 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
- 1Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken on both sides.
- 2Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3Stir in the tomatoes, chipotle, cumin, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- 4Transfer the chicken to a plate, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce.
- 5Warm the black beans in a small pan and season to taste.
- 6Spread beans over the tostada shells, add the saucy chicken, and top with cabbage and avocado.
- 7Finish with lime juice and serve immediately so the shells stay crisp.
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