Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Jicama Slaw

Name: Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Jicama Slaw
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless; 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes; 2 each Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce; 1/2 medium Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Chicken Broth; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/4 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 8 each Corn Tortillas; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 cup Jicama, peeled and julienned; 1/2 cup Carrot, julienned; 2 tbsp Lime Juice, freshly squeezed; 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

Flavorful shredded chicken tinga served on crispy baked corn tostadas, topped with a refreshing jicama slaw. A satisfying and flavorful snack.

70m4 servings

WHEAT-free

320 cal|25g protein|30g carbs|12g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

about 450 g Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless
1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
2 each Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
1/2 medium Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
8 each Corn Tortillas
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 cup Jicama, peeled and julienned
1/2 cup Carrot, julienned
2 tbsp Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

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

Instructions

1Prepare the chicken tinga: In a slow cooker, combine chicken thighs, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is very tender.
3Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce. Simmer on stovetop for 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
4Prepare the tostadas: Preheat oven to 190°C.
5Brush corn tortillas with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy.
6Prepare the jicama slaw: In a bowl, combine julienned jicama, carrot, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well.
7Assemble the tostadas: Top each crispy tortilla with shredded chicken tinga and jicama slaw.
8Serve immediately.

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