Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa

Name: Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes; Salt and pepper; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; Zest and juice of 1 orange; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1 small red onion; Salt; 8 corn tortillas; Olive oil; Queso fresco; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

A Flavorful and Spicy Mexican Delight

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these delightful tostadas, topped with spicy chicken tinga and a zesty chipotle-orange salsa.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Chicken Tinga

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

diced

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes

Salt and pepper

to taste

Chipotle-Orange Salsa

1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

minced

Zest and juice of 1 orange

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

chopped

1 small red onion

diced

Salt

to taste

Tostadas

8 corn tortillas

Olive oil

for brushing

Garnishes

Queso fresco

crumbled

Fresh cilantro leaves

Lime wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken Tinga

Mix the marinade

In a bowl, mix together smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Use smoked paprika for extra smoky flavor.

Coat the chicken

Add diced chicken thighs, coating them well.

Marinate

Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Chipotle-Orange Salsa

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, combine minced chipotle, orange zest, and juice.

Add vegetables

Stir in chopped cilantro and diced red onion.

Season and chill

Season with salt and mix well. Chill until serving.

For a more intense flavor, prepare the salsa a day in advance.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Chicken Tinga

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add marinated chicken with marinade, and cook until the chicken is tender.

Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before serving.

Making Tostadas

Brush tortillas with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until crispy.

Assembling Tostadas

Top each tostada with chicken tinga, a dollop of chipotle-orange salsa, and garnishes.

Plating & Serving