Keto Chicken Tinga Tacos
These Keto Chicken Tinga Tacos offer a flavorful and healthy low-carb meal perfect for taco night. Featuring tender shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, topped with fresh avocado, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (or your preferred cooking oil)
- 0.5 Cup onion finely diced
- 2 Cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce finely diced (use 1 for a mild flavor, 2 for a spicier kick!)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.75 Cup canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes (these add a wonderful smoky depth!)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Cups cooked chicken breast shredded (a rotisserie chicken is a perfect healthy shortcut!)
For Serving
- 8 low-carb street taco tortillas to 10
- fresh avocado sliced
- cilantro fresh chopped
- red onion diced
- Cotija cheese crumbled
- lime wedges fresh
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add your avocado oil. Toss in the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent, usually taking about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, finely diced chipotle peppers, dried oregano, ground cumin, crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, and kosher salt. Bring this vibrant mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to cook for about 7 minutes, letting all the fantastic flavors meld together beautifully.
- Fold in your shredded cooked chicken breast. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated and heated through. Give it a quick taste and adjust any seasonings if you like – maybe a touch more salt or a little extra spice!
- Spoon the delicious keto chicken tinga mixture onto your low-carb tortillas. Top generously with fresh avocado slices, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and crumbled Cotija cheese. Finish with a bright squeeze of fresh lime juice over your tacos. Enjoy your easy, healthy, and incredibly flavorful meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 155
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 21g
Calories: 155
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fats: 6g
Protein: 21g
