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Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos: A Flavorful Delight!

Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos with Avocado Jalapeño Crema is a flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken in a spicy sauce, served in warm corn tortillas and topped with a creamy avocado jalapeño sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. In a crockpot, combine chicken thighs, diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
  4. For the avocado jalapeño crema, blend avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. To assemble the tacos, warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and queso fresco. Drizzle with avocado jalapeño crema before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spices and tomatoes overnight before cooking.
  • You can substitute the chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with black beans or jackfruit.

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