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Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)

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Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)

Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)

Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga) is a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 hor d'oeuvre. This recipe makes 10 servings with 183 calories, 14g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. Head to the store and pick up mexican oregano, tomatoes, tomatillos, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bay leaf you could follow this main course with the Adorable Applesauce Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Place the chicken, peppercorns, salt, garlic, bay leaf and onion in a large heavy saucepan with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Turn the heat off and remove the chicken from the liquid. Reserve the broth for later use. Using 2 forks or clean hands, shred the chicken into a bowl and set aside.
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For the tinga: In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
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Add the onions and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatillos and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the chipotle, salt, pepper, Mexican oregano and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme.
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Add the shredded chicken. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
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Add between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of the chicken cooking liquid, depending on the thickness of the sauce. Cook for 5 more minutes.
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Remove the marjoram and thyme sprigs.
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Place 2 tablespoons of tinga on each tostada.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings10
Health Score5
Dairy FreeGluten Free
CuisinesMexican
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
Dish TypesSide Dish
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