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Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa

Name: Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; 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; 8 corn tortillas; Olive oil, for brushing; Queso fresco, crumbled; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges

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

4.6(919 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 21, 2025

Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Chicken Tinga

Chipotle-Orange Salsa

Tostadas

Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 447 kcal
Protein: 25.8 g
Carbs: 35.6 g
Fat: 24.4 g
Fiber: 4.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1787 kcal
Protein: 103.2 g
Carbs: 142.5 g
Fat: 97.5 g
Fiber: 19.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs diced	680	80	0	40	0
2 teaspoons smoked paprika	12	0.6	2.1	0.6	1.8
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes	63	3.5	14	0.5	3.9
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced	25	1	4	1	1
Zest and juice of 1 orange	62	1.2	15.4	0.2	3.1
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 small red onion diced	28	0.8	6.6	0.1	1.2
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 corn tortillas	416	9	88	8	8
Olive oil for brushing	120	0	0	14	0
Queso fresco crumbled	80	6	1	6	0
Fresh cilantro leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Lime wedges	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken Tinga

1
Mix the marinade
In a bowl, mix together smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use smoked paprika for extra smoky flavor.
2
Coat the chicken
Add diced chicken thighs, coating them well.
3
Marinate
Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Chipotle-Orange Salsa

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine minced chipotle, orange zest, and juice.
2
Add vegetables
Stir in chopped cilantro and diced red onion.
3
Season and chill
Season with salt and mix well. Chill until serving.
Tip: For a more intense flavor, prepare the salsa a day in advance.

How to Make Rich Mexican Tinga Tostadas with Chipotle-Orange Salsa

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Chicken Tinga
Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add marinated chicken with marinade, and cook until the chicken is tender.
2
Making Tostadas
Brush tortillas with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until crispy.
3
Assembling Tostadas
Top each tostada with chicken tinga, a dollop of chipotle-orange salsa, and garnishes.