pollo

Rustic Comfort: Pollo en Tinga

Pollo tacos should never be an afterthought. By utilizing the classic shredded tinga method originating in Puebla, simple chicken is transformed into a deeply comforting, smoky shred that holds its moisture beautifully inside a warm tortilla wrapper.

The Blueprint:

• The Shred: Tender poached chicken breast shredded finely along the grain, allowing it to act like a sponge for sauces.

• The Sauce: A rich stew of sweet sliced onions, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a controlled blend of smoky chipotle chiles in adobo.

• The Assembly: Simmered together until the liquid reduces into a thick, concentrated glaze that clings to the chicken fibers, served simply over a spread of refried black beans.