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Chef John's Chicken Tinga

By Chef John • Mexican Recipes • Cuisine?
4.79 Prep: 15m Cook: 75m
Ingredients:
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 peeled whole garlic cloves
  • 1 large yellow onion, halved
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025