This recipe takes taco night to the next level! These keto chicken Tinga tacos are huge on flavor, but low in carbs. You will love this juicy chicken with a simple zesty tomato sauce for your next keto taco Tuesday!
How amazing do these keto chicken Tinga tacos looks? They are super simple to make, really high in protein, and low in calories and carbs. Load them up with your favorite toppings or make a taco salad!
I have so many amazing Mexican inspired recipes on the website. I am by no means a connoisseur of this type of cuisine, but I do know how to make it easy and low carb. I also know how to take myself to the local Mexican restaurant and indulge in some authentic cuisine! I hope you do the same every now and then, too.
You will love my recipe for keto tortilla chips that use low carb tortillas. I am also in love with my recipe for keto chicken enchiladas! My Mexican cauliflower rice goes perfectly with these keto chicken Tinga tacos!
Ingredients needed
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto chicken tinga taco recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
1 Tablespoon avocado oil - any cooking oil will work!
½ Cup diced onion
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1-2Â Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce, finely diced - 1 for a little spice, more for even more spice!
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ Cup canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 Cups Cooked Chicken breast, shredded - a rotisserie chicken would do well here. You could also use my recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Breast.
How to make keto chicken tinga tacos
This section explains how to make this keto chicken taco recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.
In a heavy bottom skillet, over medium, add in your avocado oil and chopped onion. Sauté onion until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Add in your minced garlic, chipotles, oregano and cumin, tomatoes, and salt. Bring to simmer and let cook for about 7 minutes. Add in your shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
To assemble your tacos, top tortilla with chicken mixture and garnish with avocado slices, cilantro, red onion and cotija. Squeeze fresh lime wedges over tacos and enjoy!
Pro tip:
- Use these zero carb street taco tortillas to make these keto chicken tinga tacos as low carb as possible.
- Use the keto chicken taco meat to make a taco salad or chicken nachos!
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Keto Chicken Tinga Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
- ½ Cup diced onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1-2 Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ Cup canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Cups Cooked Chicken breast, shredded
Serving your keto Chicken Tinga Tacos:
- 8-10 street taco low carb tortillas
- Sliced avocado
- chopped fresh cilantro
- diced red onion
- crumbled cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom skillet, over medium, add in your avocado oil and chopped onion. Sauté onion until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Add in your minced garlic, chipotles, oregano and cumin, tomatoes, and salt. Bring to simmer and let cook for about 7 minutes. Add in your shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes more. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- To assemble your tacos, top tortilla with chicken mixture and garnish with avocado slices, cilantro, red onion and cotija. Squeeze fresh lime wedges over tacos and enjoy!
Jennifer's tips
Nutrition per serving
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