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2) Smoky Adobo Chicken (Chicken Tinga)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt adjust
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken 3 minutes per side.
  2. Remove chicken, add onion and garlic, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in chipotles, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, vinegar, and spices.
  4. Return chicken to pan, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 18–22 minutes until tender.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks in the sauce and simmer 3 more minutes to thicken.
  6. Taste and adjust salt. Serve in tortillas with toppings.