Ingredients
- - 2 lbs protein or hearty vegetables
- - 1 large onion, diced
- - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - 2 tbsp chipotle tomato chicken
- - 2 cups stock or crushed tomatoes
- - Herbs, citrus, and spices to finish
Mexico cuisine
Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Chipotle stewed chicken piled onto crunchy tostadas with crema and lettuce.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking steps
- 1Season and sear protein or vegetables in batches until deeply browned.
- 2Sweat aromatics in remaining fat until tender.
- 3Deglaze with wine or stock, scraping fond before adding liquids and spices.
- 4Simmer covered until tender, then finish with fresh herbs and acid.
Chef notes
- - Pat ingredients dry before searing to avoid steaming.
- - Adjust seasoning at the end once the sauce has reduced.
Pairings
- - Serve with refried beans
- - Pour a glass of Agua fresca
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbs: 52 g