Tacos de tinga de pollo

Ingredientes

• 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 large sweet white onion (chopped)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (diced)
• 1/2 Tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped, 1/2 if you like it less spicy)
• 1/2 can Original Ro-Tel (5 ounces, including liquid)
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 6 corn tortillas (6” tortillas)
• 2 ripe avocados (sliced or mashed)
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 Tablespoons red onion (diced)
• Crumbled cheese (optional, for garnish - cojita is best, but feta also works)
• Lime wedges (optional, for garnish)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat....: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook until just translucent...: Add the onion and cook until just translucent and tender (roughly 3-4 minutes). Add the garlic, stir, and saute until fragrant (roughly 30 seconds). Add the oregano, stir, and saute until fragrant (roughly 30 seconds - 1 minute).

3. 3

   To the skillet, add the salt and cumin,...: To the skillet, add the salt and cumin, stir to combine. Allow the seasoning to toast for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add in the chipotle pepper and Ro-Tel. Stir...: Add in the chipotle pepper and Ro-Tel. Stir to combine. Saute for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Transfer the sauce ingredients to a high speed...: Transfer the sauce ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until completely combined and smooth.

6. 6

   Return the blended sauce to the skillet and...: Return the blended sauce to the skillet and stir in the cooked shredded chicken.

7. 7

   Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until...: Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until the chicken is fully coated and starting to crisp.

8. 8

   Mash the avocados and mix with lime juice...: Mash the avocados and mix with lime juice and salt.

9. 9

   Toast the corn tortillas (on a warm dry...: Toast the corn tortillas (on a warm dry skillet or in a toaster is easiest).

10. 10

    Coat each tortilla with mashed avocado, then add...: Coat each tortilla with mashed avocado, then add in chicken tinga, and top with a sprinkling of cilantro, red onion, and crumbled cheese.