Have you made shredded chicken in instant pot yet?Oh! it’s the best way to make it!
Ingredients for Chicken Tinga
Boneless Chicken Breast- You can also use Chicken thighs but Chicken Breasts shred much better than Thighs.Diced Tomatoes- Fire Roasted diced tomatoes are preferred but you can use the regular ones too.If you want to use fresh tomatoes, char them in a hot cast iron pan or on the flame directly, chop them and use.Chipotle Chilli- Ideally whole chipotle chilli in adobo sauce it the best.If you can’t find it, use dried ground chipotle ChilliOnions- Red, yellow or white.OreganoGround CuminGarlic ClovesAdobo sauce from the canWater or Broth
How to make Chicken Tinga in Instant Pot
The process is super simple! Add ALL the ingredients and pressure cook! That’s all. Though there is some minor layering involved. Step 1 : Prep Get all the ingredients together. If using fresh tomatoes, you can char them and chop them up. Step 2:Pressure Cook Add water to the instant pot.Doing this, minimises the chance of getting the BURN sign. Next, add the onions, tomatoes, chilli, spices- cumin and oregano, salt, adobo sauce. Place the chicken breast on top.Pressure Cook for 15 minutes on HIGH with the valve in sealed position.Quick Release and take the Chicken out. Step 3:Shred Shred the Chicken with two forks.Add it back to the sauce. If the sauce seems watery, it will thicken in 10-15 minutes.If you like ,you can reduce the sauce using the SAUTE setting.
How to serve Chicken Tinga
Chicken Tinga can be served inside a taco or tostada.You can combine it with refried beans, avocado, sour cream and some Cheese.
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