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Keto Chicken Tinga Tacos

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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: gluten free, keto chicken tinga tacos recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 155

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 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:

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!

Notes

Nutrition information is for the chicken mixture only.  

Nutrition

Calories: 155 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g