Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas Tinga Food

SPICY SHREDDED CHICKEN TINGA

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook chicken in simmering water until until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tear into shreds using 2 forks.
• Blend stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.
• Combine shredded chicken, blended sauce, and onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook at a simmer until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SHREDDED CHICKEN FOR TOSTADAS (TINGA)

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in large pot and add water to cover. Add salt.
• Turn water up to boiling and let simmer until chicken is cooked through.
• Once chicken is cooked, remove from pan and shred. Set aside.
• Heat med-large skillet with oil. Add halved tomatoes and cook about 5-10 minutes.
• Remove tomatoes from skillet and place in blender. Add chipotles to blender with tomatoes (for mild taste only use 1-2 chipotles, add more for more heat).
• Add 1 cup water to blender and about 1 tsp salt. Blend and set aside.
• Place sliced onion in skillet. Cook about 5 minutes. Add salsa to skillet; mix well.
• Mix chicken and salsa together and serve warm on tostadas.

SHREDDED SPICY CHICKEN TOSTADAS (TINGA)

Steps:

• For the chicken: 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.
• For the tinga: In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatillos and cook for 1 minute. Add the chipotle, salt, pepper, Mexican oregano and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme. Add the shredded chicken. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes. 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. Remove the marjoram and thyme sprigs.
• To assemble: Place 2 tablespoons of tinga on each tostada. Serve immediately.

SHREDDED CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional ingredients as desired., Pressure cooker option: Place 1/2 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted into chicken should read at least 165°., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADOS

Steps:

• Place the chicken into a large pot along with 1/4 cup of sliced onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and shred meat. Discard skin and bones.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion slices, and fry until transparent. Place tomatoes into a pan of boiling water (you could use the leftover chicken water), and boil until they split open.
• Place the tomatoes, the whole can of chipotle peppers, chicken bouillon into a blender or large food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into a large pan, and add the shredded chicken and cooked onions. Heat through.
• To serve, each person spreads some sour cream on their tostada shell, and tops with a spoonful of the chicken.

CHICKEN TINGA

Steps:

• Cook onions in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat until tender.
• Stir in Seasoning Mix, tomato sauce and water. Bring to boil. Stir in chicken. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve chicken on tostada shells with Mexican crema or sour cream and shredded lettuce, if desired.