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Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Ingredients

For the tinga:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo, pureed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

To assemble:

  • 8 tostadas
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Sour cream
  • Crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

  1. To a large pot on medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes or until jammy and soft. Then add the oregano, cumin, and chipotle. Add the chicken broth and season with salt to taste. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, and simmer for 7-8 minutes, or until the broth reduces and slightly thickens.
  4. To assemble, place ½ cup of the tinga on top of a tostada. Garnish with the shredded lettuce, sliced radishes, a drizzle of sour cream, and the cotija cheese.