Chicken Tinga

Ingredients:

• 2 large chicken breasts
• 1 ½ medium white onions (divided)
• 6 garlic cloves (divided)
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1-2 chipotle peppers (or 2 tablespoons chipotle powder)
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken
   Place the chicken breasts in a pot with water, adding a chunk of onion and three garlic cloves. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Prepare the Sauce
   While the chicken cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, three garlic cloves, and half an onion. Sauté until the tomatoes and onion are nicely charred and softened.
3. Blend the Sauce
   Transfer the sautéed tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a blender. Add ¼ cup of the chicken broth, salt, pepper, oregano, and the chipotle pepper (or chipotle powder). Blend until smooth.
4. Shred the Chicken
   Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it. You can use two forks, your hands or the KitchenAid mixer. Set aside.
5. Combine Everything
   In the same skillet, add the remaining half of the onion (sliced) and cook until softened. Then, add the shredded chicken and the blended sauce to the pan. Stir well to combine and let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes until the flavors meld together.

Xoxo,
Yovana