Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

This Chipotle Chicken was inspired by the classic “Chicken Tinga” sans the copious amount of onions. I wanted to create something, easy, convenient, fast and versatile without compromising flavor. To achieve this, there is nothing better than a pressure cooker. Now, if you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can easily make this recipe in your slow cooker. Both appliances make meats tender in different ways.

For this recipe I recommend using chicken tights (bone in, skin removed). It will make everything taste better. The fat, collagen and flavor compounds in the chicken will release and enrich the broth. The result is a fall of the bone chicken that can be easily shredded and add it to a plethora of dishes; Tostadas, salads, grain bowls, tacos, burritos.. you name it.

To make this dish even more convenient, you can add the sauce and the raw chicken tights in an air tight container or plastic bag and freeze it. On cooking day, make sure you thaw it before put it in the pressure cooker. I do not reccomend cooking from frozen… just don’t do it.

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Ingredients

4 -5 Chicken tights bone in, skin removed.

1 can of diced tomatoes

1 chipotle chile (pith and seeds removed)

1/2 white onion

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp salt

1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp chili powder

Freshly ground pepper

Procedure

1. Make the sauce : Mix the diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle chile, salt, coriander paprika, chili powder and freshly ground pepper in a blunderer food processor until smooth.
2. Remove the skin off the chicken tights. Place the chicken in the instant pot  and pour the sauce over it.
3. Cook on high pressure for 20 min. Every pressure cooker is different, so make sure you are following manufacturing guidelines when using yours. If you need to add more water do it so in tablespoons and adjust the salt accordingly.
4. If you are using your slow cooker you don’t need to add more liquid other than the sauce.