Cheers™ Cocktail Tomatoes Chicken Tinga Tacos
PREP TIME 5 Min
TOTAL COOK TIME 25 Min
SERVES 4-6 People
Ingredients
- 8 Nature Fresh Farms® Cheers™ Cocktail Tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Directions
Step 1
Wash all produce before cooking.
Step 2
Dice Tomatoes-on-the-Vine into small cubes and slice the red onion, setting aside ¼ of the onion for when boiling the chicken. Crush one garlic clove.
Step 3
Put 2 liters of water into a large pot and boil chicken breasts until it can be shredded (this may take 10-15 minutes). While boiling the chicken add one crushed clove of garlic to the water, as well as ¼ of the red onion, a dash of salt, and a dash of pepper.
Step 4
When your chicken is done boiling, shred the chicken.
Step 5
In a cast iron pan, add the oil and saute the onion until it is fragrant. Then add the Tomatoes, and sea salt. Let this mixture boil for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the chicken, oregano, paprika, and sliced jalapenos to your Tomato mixture, mix it in, and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Let cool 5 minutes then serve on its own, with Mexican rice, or over flatbread or in hard-shell tacos! Garnish with minced cilantro and grilled lemon juice.
Chef's Tips
If you’re looking for an even more authentic flavor, replace the oregano, paprika, and jalapenos with a pureed can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (which you can find at most Mexican food stores).
