Chicken Tinga Tacos

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Serves 4-6

Taco Meat Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 4 cloves garlic, diced

  • Juice of two limes

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 1 bottle beer (this will all cook off but you can sub for 2 cups chicken broth if you want)

Avocado Cream Ingredients:

  • 1-2 avocados, pitted and diced (add more or less depending on amount of avocado flavor you want)

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup avocado mayonnaise

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

  • Dash of kosher salt and pepper

Taco Accompaniments:

  • Corn tortillas

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Tomatoes, diced

Directions:

  • Place all ingredients for taco meat in slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Once done, shred with two forks.

  • Remove from slow cooker and spread meat on a cookie sheet. Broil on the top rack of an oven for 3-4 minutes to crisp up the edges.

  • Once meat is done, set aside and make avocado cream. For avocado cream, place all ingredients in a blender or mixer and mix until smooth.

  • Serve tacos on corn tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado cream, and any other toppings desired. Serve with a side of Spanish rice or beans.

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