Chicken Tinga Tacos Avocado Crema (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the chicken tinga tacos
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3 cups shredded chicken
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½ medium white onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (425g) fire roasted diced tomatoes (with liquid)
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1 Tbsp chipotle sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
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1 chipotle pepper, deseeded & chopped
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60ml chicken broth
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp salt
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Corn tortillas
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Shredded cheddar cheese
→ For the avocado-jalapeño crema
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2 small avocados
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60ml sour cream
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1 jalapeño, deseeded & roughly chopped
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½ tsp garlic salt
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1 garlic clove
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2 Tbsp lime juice
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½ cup fresh cilantro (leaves & stems)
→ Optional toppings
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Pickled onions
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Shredded lettuce
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine avocados, sour cream, chopped jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and garlic salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing the tacos.
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Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, chipotle sauce, chipotle peppers and chicken broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
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Return tomato sauce to the pan over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, dried oregano, cumin and salt. Adjust seasonings if needed. Heat until thoroughly warmed.
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Arrange tortillas on the pan, spray one side with cooking spray, flip over and bake for 3-4 minutes until just pliable.
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Remove pan from oven. Layer each tortilla on one side with cheese, chicken tinga mixture, and additional cheese. Fold tortilla over filling and press gently to seal.
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Return assembled tacos to oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until cheese has melted and tortillas are crispy and golden.
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Serve immediately with the avocado-jalapeño crema and preferred toppings.
# Helpful Notes:
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Add the whole chipotle pepper with seeds for additional heat.