MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: TACOS DORADOS DE TINGA | Jai
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: TACOS DORADOS DE TINGA
30 mins prepServes 4
These tacos are not only low calorie but HIGH protein. For an easy week night dinner, I cook the chicken and store in the fridge for the week. Every night I warm up a serving and air fry the tacos. It takes 10 minutes to put together and is so easy this recipe will easily be a staple on your fitness journey.
1. In a pot, add water, 1 tbsp salt, 2 garlic cloves, and 1/4 of an onion.
2. Once the water is boiling, add the chicken breast and boil for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
3. As chicken is boiling, remove the white film. When it is done reserve 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, onion, and garlic.
4. Roast the tomatoes, 2 different garlic cloves, and 1/4 of the onion using your preferred method. (Air fry for 8 mins at 375 F)
5. To a blender, add the chicken broth, onion, garlic, blistered tomatoes, chiles en adobo to taste (spicy), and seasonings to taste.
6. Slice 1/4 of the onion into thin pieces and shred chicken using your preferred method.
7. Add 1 tbsp of oil and sauté onions for 3-4 minutes or until they are translucent.
8. Add in the chicken and salsa. Combine well. Add any seasonings if needed.
9. Add salt, pepper, and any other seasonings to taste.
10. Divide the Tinga into 4 servings (~6 ounces each)
11. Warm up 4 tortillas on a comal for 30 seconds on each side.
12. Add ~1.5 oz of Tinga to each tortilla and fold with a toothpick.
13. Add a light layer of oil spray and air fry for 375 F for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
14. Top the tacos with 1 cup shredded lettuce, 28 g queso fresco, 30 g greek yogurt, and cilantro/onion or toppings of choice.
