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Chicken tinga tacos are a bold and smoky Mexican favorite, made with tender shredded chicken simmered in a chipotle tomato sauce, then served in warm tortillas. Topped with fresh red onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of crema, these tacos strike the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors that make them irresistible for any taco night.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small tortillas
• ½ cup red onion, finely sliced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, oregano, and cumin. Simmer for 5 min. until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, mixing it well to coat it in the sauce. Cook for another 5 min., seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until pliable.
5. Spoon the chicken tinga into each tortilla and top with red onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of crema.