Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Dairy-Free Crema

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts
• 2 Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 28 oz can Diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 8 Tostada shells
• 0.5 cup Dairy-free sour cream
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 Diced avocado

Instructions

1. 1In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat (about 350°F or 175°C). Add the 1 medium onion, chopped, and the 3 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add the 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped if you prefer less heat and more sauce), the 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, the 1 cup of chicken broth, the 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, the 0.75 teaspoon of salt, and the 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
3. 3Carefully place the 1.5 pounds of chicken breasts into the simmering sauce. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4. 4Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and place them on a clean cutting board. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. While the chicken rests, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the sauce and stir to coat it evenly.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the 0.5 cup of dairy-free sour cream and the 1 tablespoon of lime juice until smooth. This is your dairy-free crema.
6. 6To assemble the tostadas, spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken tinga mixture onto each of the 8 tostada shells. Top each tostada with a generous portion of the 2 cups of shredded lettuce, followed by the 1 diced avocado.
7. 7Drizzle the prepared dairy-free crema over the top of each tostada. Serve immediately.

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