Abby Anderson's Chicken Tinga
Chef Garrett Pittler receives a warm welcome into singer Abby Anderson's home in an episode of "Breaking Bread" as they make one of her favorite childhood meals, Chicken Tinga.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
3 to 4 chicken breasts or thighs 4 to 5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 onion 4 to 5 garlic cloves 1, 1/2 cup water Olive or canola oil Iceberg lettuce Sour cream
Boil chicken until cooked.
Drain chicken and let cool.
Once cool, shred chicken with hands.
Once shredded, salt and set aside.
In large pan saute onions with oil of choice until transparent.
Wile onions are sweating, place chipotle peppers, chopped garlic and water in blender. (If it looks like a paste you need more water).
Add shredded chicken and water mixture to skillet.
Let simmer until most water is cooked out.
Salt to taste.
Serve on a tostada with finely sliced iceberg lettuce, sour cream and any other toppings of choice.
Keyword Abby Anderson, Breaking Bread, chicken tinga, dinner, main course, Recipe