Dinner for 6
Chicken Tinga with canned tomatoes
$5.79for 445 minServes 6
Chicken thighs simmer with tomatoes, onion, garlic, adobo sauce, and spices until tender enough to shred.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.5 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
 | Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer
$1.45 per serving$5.79 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp adobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- flour or corn tortillas for serving (optional)
- avocado
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown it for 3 minutes per side.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomatoes, broth, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
- Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove the bay leaf, shred the chicken in the pot, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
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