Try this Chicken Tinga recipe - a classic Mexican spicy shredded chicken which makes for an amazing taco or tostada filling. This easy pulled chicken is features sliced onions, smoky chipotle chiles and tomatoes! A full-flavored crowd pleaser.
In a large stockpot, over medium to high heat, add water, chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, whole clove garlic, and quartered onion. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken, garlic, and onion from the broth and allow to cool. When the chicken is cool, shred it. Reserve chicken and broth.
In a blender, put the boiled onion and garlic clove, the 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 coconut 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 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 20 minutes. Add salt to taste.
Notes
This recipe is made using Crisco® Organic Refined Coconut Oil instead of canola oil to sauté the veggies. It is an easy 1:1 substitute in recipes calling for butter, margarine, and other oils, making it a go-to pantry staple