Chicken Tinga Tostados Recipes

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.

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.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
• Stem and seed chile peppers. Place peppers in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking water.
• Rub tomatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and place in a baking dish.
• Broil tomatoes in the preheated oven until they are starting to split and sizzle, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Place chile peppers, reserved soaking water, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, 1/2 of the onion, whole garlic cloves, oregano, and cumin in a blender. Blend on medium or high speed until very smooth.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add remaining 3 teaspoons oil, and select Saute function. Add remaining onion and saute until tender and starting to turn brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Pour in blended sauce. Add chicken, ensuring it is covered by the sauce. Cancel Saute function.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Select Saute function. Shred chicken and cook until sauce is thick and combined with meat, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve on tostada shells.