Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga)

Step 1

In a pot, place the chicken breasts along with the halved onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly before shredding it with two forks. Set aside.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat ½ tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked garlic and tomatoes to a blender. Add chicken bouillon, adobo sauce, chipotle chile, oregano, cumin, and chicken broth. Blend until it reaches a smooth, uniform, pourable consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust the amount of chicken bouillon if necessary until properly seasoned.

Step 4

In the same skillet used for sautéing garlic and tomatoes, add ½ tbsp of olive oil and sliced onions. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the blended sauce into the skillet with the sautéed onions. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Step 6

Serve the tinga hot on a fresh tortilla, garnished with shredded lettuce, salsa, crema, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced avocado. ¡Provecho!