Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Chicken Chef John's Chicken Tinga 4.8 (65) 51 Reviews 13 Photos My version of chicken tinga is full of Mexican flavors and similar to the one with the red sauce that I order at my favorite taqueria. Can be used on tostadas or in burritos, quesadillas, flautas, or tacos. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 7, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 4 cups chicken stock 1 cup water 1 large yellow onion, halved 3 peeled whole garlic cloves 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 (28 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste Directions Place chicken thighs, chicken stock, water, halved onion, garlic cloves, salt, and oregano in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat; reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer onion halves to a bowl with a slotted spoon; transfer chicken thighs to a separate bowl. Pour broth through a strainer into a large bowl. Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Transfer strained liquid to onions. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; turn heat to medium-low; reduce broth by about half, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer reserved boiled onions to a blender. Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Swirl a bit of water in the can and add to the blender. Add tomatoes. Cover blender with the lid; pulse on and off until mixture is partially blended, then blend on medium speed until smooth, 1 or 2 minutes. Transfer to pot with broth and onions. Increase heat to medium-high. Simmer 15 minutes or so, depending on how thick you want the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Tear chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the pot. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; garnish with cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese. Chef John Recipe Tips You can substitute 3 1/2 cups of any fresh or canned tomato product for the 28-ounce can of San Marzano tomatoes.Top with the usual suspects, like shredded cheese, chopped green onions, sour cream, etc. I Made It Print 76 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 483 Calories 30g Fat 14g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 483 % Daily Value * Total Fat 30g 38% Saturated Fat 8g 39% Cholesterol 137mg 46% Sodium 1915mg 83% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 6g Protein 39g 78% Vitamin C 17mg 18% Calcium 107mg 8% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 592mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.