Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken tinga tacos with a spicy and sweet homemade barbecue sauce. Serve with any fresh ingredients you want on top.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped, divided
  • 6 whole garlic cloves
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup beer
  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground dried chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, or more to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Put chicken, 1/2 of the onion, and 6 garlic cloves in a pot. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 2
Remove chicken from the pot. Discard garlic and cooking water. Shred chicken when cool enough to handle.

Step 3
Combine ketchup, beer, vinegar, jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, ground chili pepper, mustard, cumin, paprika, and salt in a bowl for sauce.

Step 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining onion and minced garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over the chicken and stir until well mixed and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5
Serve chicken mixture in tortillas.

Cook’s Note:

You can puree the sauce if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258
Calories
5g
Fat
26g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol64mg 21%
Sodium689mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate26g 10%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars10g
Protein25g
Vitamin C8mg 39%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium359mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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