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Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle Crema recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle Crema

Crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, finished with a creamy avocado-based crema. A flavorful and satisfying snack.

60m4 servings
PEANUT-free
380 cal|30g protein|35g carbs|15g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Chicken breasts
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 14.5 oz can Canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 small Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 8 Tostadas
  • 1 medium Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-free sour cream or coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, combine chicken breasts, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, and salt.
  2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  3. 3Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
  4. 4To make the chipotle crema, blend the avocado, lime juice, and dairy-free sour cream or coconut cream until smooth.
  5. 5Assemble the tostadas by topping each one with chicken tinga and a drizzle of chipotle crema.
  6. 6Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

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