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Best Easy Tostadas de Tinga Recipe

Name: Best Easy Tostadas de Tinga Recipe
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 220 g
Ingredients: corn tortillas 8 pieces; cooked shredded chicken breast 2 cups; white onion 1 medium; tomatoes 2 medium; romaine lettuce 2 cups; queso fresco 0.5 cup; Mexican crema 0.25 cup; chipotle peppers in adobo 2 tbsp; garlic 2 cloves; vegetable oil 6 tbsp; dried oregano 0.5 tsp; salt 1 tsp; black pepper 0.5 tsp

Crispy fried tortillas topped with smoky chipotle chicken tinga, lettuce, crema, and cheese. These high protein, chicken tostadas make a fresh, family-friendly dinner or appetizer.

Cook 35 min Difficulty NORMAL 390 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

corn tortillas 8 pieces
cooked shredded chicken breast 2 cups
white onion 1 medium
tomatoes 2 medium
romaine lettuce 2 cups
queso fresco 0.5 cup
Mexican crema 0.25 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

chipotle peppers in adobo 2 tbsp
garlic 2 cloves
vegetable oil 6 tbsp
dried oregano 0.5 tsp
salt 1 tsp
black pepper 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 31 g 32%

Protein 28 g 29%

Fat 16 g 39%

Serving size 220g

Cooking steps

1

In a skillet over medium heat, add 4 tbsp vegetable oil and fry the corn tortillas on both sides until golden and completely crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2

Slice the white onion thinly. In a separate pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp oil and sauté the onion until soft and just caramelized, about 6 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3

Roughly chop tomatoes and blend with chipotle peppers in adobo until smooth.
4

Add the blended chipotle-tomato sauce to the onions in the pan, stir, season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and simmer over medium-low heat for 6 minutes to thicken and develop smoky flavor.
5

Add the shredded chicken to the sauce, tossing and simmering for 3-4 minutes to absorb flavor, then remove from heat.
6

To assemble, top each tostada with a generous layer of the hot tinga mixture, shredded lettuce, dollops of crema, and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Serve immediately while the tortillas are crisp.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Tostadas de Tinga recipe?

The key ingredient is chicken breast, which is simmered in a chipotle-tomato sauce for that classic tinga flavor. The combination of shredded chicken and smoky chipotle peppers defines both the taste and character of this dish.

Q. How do I make sure the tostadas stay crispy when serving?

Fry the corn tortillas until deeply golden and drain well on paper towels. Assemble the tostadas just before serving and avoid letting the tinga mixture or toppings sit on them too long, so the tortillas retain their crunch.

Q. How spicy are these tostadas, and can I adjust the heat?

The dish has a medium smoky heat from the chipotle peppers in adobo. If you prefer milder flavors, use less chipotle or remove the seeds before blending.

Q. What is the calorie and protein content per serving?

Each serving contains about 390 kcal and 28g of protein, making this a high-protein option suitable for an energizing dinner or appetizer.

Q. What does the cooking timing and heat control look like in this recipe?

Precise heat control is used: tortillas are fried over medium heat to ensure crispness without burning, onions are sautéed until just caramelized, and the tinga simmers gently to develop flavor without drying out the chicken.

Best Easy Tostadas de Tinga Recipe

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