Description
Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos are a fiesta of flavors that will transport your taste buds on an unforgettable journey. Tender, smoky chicken tinga is slow-cooked to perfection and then broiled for a crispy finish, creating the ideal taco filling. These easy-to-make tacos are perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to lively gatherings with friends. Enjoy them loaded with fresh toppings like cilantro and lime for a zesty kick that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chipotle peppers over the chicken.
- Drizzle lime juice and season with salt and pepper; mix gently.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the pot. For crispiness, spread on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet, fill with chicken, and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g total)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg