Chicken tinga is a versatile dish of shredded chicken in a tomato and chili chipotle sauce. Tinga is great for a tostada buffet, where guests can create their own mountain of goodness. Sprinkle this juicy shredded chicken that is delicately marinated in a spicy sauce on a tostada with your choice of toppings.
In a large stockpot, over medium to high heat, add water, chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 clove garlic, and quartered onion. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Reserve.
Remove the chicken and allow it to cool. After the chicken cools off shred it. Reserve.
In a blender add the boiled onion and garlic clove, quartered tomato, chipotle peppers including adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons salt, and enough chicken broth to fill the blender half way. Puree until smooth.
Heat the oil in a large and deep pan over medium heat.
Once it is hot but not smoking, stir in the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and chopped garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the cooked shredded chicken, the chipotle sauce from the blender and more chicken broth if it is too dry. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add salt to taste.
Tostadas:
In a heavy skillet heat one-quarter inch of oil. Drop tortillas carefully into hot oil, one at a time, for 20 to 40 seconds on each side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Store bought tostadas can also be used.
Assemble:
To assemble, place a tostada (fried tortilla) on a serving plate; spoon on Chicken Tinga, lettuce (optional), 1 or 2 slices of ripe avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and top with crema Mexicana or sour cream.
Garnish tostada with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Freeze leftover chicken tinga in freezer bags for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the microwave overnight.