These Chicken Tinga Tacos are ready in 30 minutes, made with smoky chipotle chicken, served with a warm corn tortilla, with cotija, lime, jalapeno, or any of your favorite toppings!

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This recipe of chicken tinga tacos is an absolute favorite for busy weeknights, this recipe comes to the rescue. Plus, these tinga tacos work best for entertaining guests too.

Comfort food is what I call this taco recipe when chicken is served with a warm charred corn tortilla, with some cilantro, jalapeno, cotija, and lime juice, bliss!

Chicken Tinga Tacos

What Is Chicken Tinga?

Chicken tinga is a Mexican dish with shredded chicken cooked in a tomato-based sauce, made of chipotle peppers, spices, and onions.

Ingredients To Make Chicken Tinga:

• Chicken - I have used boneless skinless chicken breast meat. You can use thigh meat too, or even leftover store-bought rotisserie chicken.
• Spices - These are the basic spices readily available - salt, cumin powder, black pepper powder, dried oregano, and ground paprika.
• Red Onion
• Garlic
• Crushed Tomatoes -  I have used canned tomatoes.
• Chipotle Peppers - These peppers give the flavors to chicken tinga. I have used two peppers in this recipe but you can add one as per your tolerance to spice levels.
• Garnish - Cotija, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, onion.
• Tortilla - Corn tortillas are used in this recipe. Warm the tortillas directly on flame, charring the tortilla's edges before serving.

How To Make Chicken Tinga Tacos?

Step 1:  Prepare Chicken Tinga -  Use home-cooked and shredded chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken and shred it. 

In a pan, add oil and let it heat. When the oil is hot, add onion and garlic, and saute it till it's soft. Let it cool.

Once cooled, add onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, spices, and crushed tomatoes to a food processor/blender and blend well.

In a pan, add sauce and let it simmer. Add chicken and salt to it and cook till chicken is coated well with sauce.

Step 2:  Prep Tortillas - Warm or toast tortillas directly on flame. The charred edges of the tortilla make them perfect. You can skip this and heat the tortillas on a griddle and warm them well before you want to serve.

Step 3:  Prep The Toppings/Garnish - Chop/dice the toppings of your choice to serve the tacos.

Step 4:  Assemble Tacos - Once the chicken tinga, topics, and tortillas are ready, start assembling the tacos. Arrange the tortillas, place a spoonful or two of the chicken tinga, and add toppings.

Step 5:  Serve while the tacos are warm.

Tips To Make Chicken Tinga Tacos:

• To cook chicken at home, boil a pot of water with salt, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and cloves, and cook boneless skinless chicken breast pieces till done. Discard the liquid and once cooled, shred the chicken.
• Either use flour or corn tortillas as per your choice.
• Charring the edges of tacos gives a lovely flavor to tacos instead of making the tacos warm on the griddle.
• You can use cilantro, lime, crumbled cotija, avocado, and jalapeno as toppings for the tacos.
• To adjust the spice level in the chicken tinga, add chipotle peppers as per spice tolerance.
• Freeze the leftover chicken tinga in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Before serving defrost the chicken tinga in the refrigerator and heat in the microwave or pour in a pan and heat on the stovetop.
• Using store-bought rotisserie chicken is a quick way to make this recipe instead of cooking and shredding chicken at home.

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This Christmas punch recipe is perfect for you, if you are looking for an easy punch recipes to enjoy on Christmas morning or to serve to your guests.


The best part about this recipe is you can customize this recipe as per your personal preference too. You can change the juices as per personal choice- like add pineapple juice,apple juice plus instead of sprite add just club soda.


All you need is to get all the drinks/juices mentioned together,mix and stir then serve-that's it!


You need to try this recipe of Holiday punch and trust me you are going to love this.

Christmas Punch Recipe

The best part of this simple punch recipe is that its totally festive,looks lovely-with vibrant colors and its non-alcoholic so can be served to little party guests too.

What Is Best About This Christmas Holiday Punch?

• Perfect for customizing this punch as per your choice.Add club soda instead of sprite,add apple juice/pineapple juice.

• Can be made in bulk/lot of quantity to please the crowd and serve at a later time.

• Vibrant color gives the perfect festive look!

What else we need? So whenever you think of "What do you drink on Christmas eve?" or "What do you drink for Christmas dinner?" or "What is best Christmas morning punch?" then this party punch recipe should come to your mind.

Easy Christmas Punch Ingredients:

• Orange Juice:  User store bought or use a freshly extracted juice.If you are using the store bought one then keep in mind that juice will have added sugar so watch for sugar quantity in final punch.

• Cranberry Juice:  This gets the festive color.So can't miss on this addition.

• Pomegranate Juice:  Instead of this you can use pineapple juice/apple juice too.But the final drink color will be very pale red not bright.

• Sprite:  I have added this to give the sparkling finish to the drink.But you can add club soda too.

• Ginger Ale:  Gives the best flavor to the punch. Don't skip this too.

How To Make Best Christmas Punch?

Step1:  In a pitcher or large bowl,add orange juice,pomegranate juice,cranberry juice,sprite,ginger ale.

Step2:  Add orange slices and pomegranate seeds.

Stir and serve with ice cubes!

FAQ's

What are Christmas Drinks? 

Christmas drinks are the one's that are festive looking,with vibrant bright colors and please a crowd.

You can always add alcohol to this drink to make it more exciting as per your taste.

Either add Rum,Vodka or Brandy as per your personal preference.

Can You Make Punch Ahead Of Time?

Yes! Add all ingredients except sprite/club soda and ice cubes.

Mix everything and refrigerate till you want to serve.

Before serving add sprite and ice cubes if desired and serve.

What Is The Best Christmas Drink?

Mostly Eggnog is what comes to mind when I say Christmas! 

But apart from that this Christmas punch recipe is the best option.

Another Holiday punch that you will love is Cranberry Apple holiday punch.

How Do You Keep A Punch Cold Without Diluting It?

Best way to keep a punch cold without diluting it is by refrigerating the punch without adding ice cubes to it.

Add the ice cubes right before serving the punch.

Another way to achieve this by freezing the punch in a ice cube tray,when you want to serve the punch that time pour all the ice cubes in a pitcher to melt.

What Desserts Can Be Served With Christmas Holiday Punch Recipe?

Here are a few recipes of desserts that can be served with punch:

• No Bake Oreo Truffles

• Cherry Turnovers{With Puff Pastry}

• No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Bars

• Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

• Pecan Shortbread Bars

• No Chill Sugar Cookies(Best Cut Out Cookies)

• Caramel Cashew Clusters

• Best Shortbread Cookies(Melt in your mouth)

Tools / Utensils Can Be Used In Making Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch

• Crystal Serving Punch Bowl

• Glass Pitcher

• Clear Glass For Punch

• Pyrex Measuring Cup

Tips To Make The Simple Punch Recipe

• Use real fruit juice.As far as possible use 100% Juice not artificial flavored drink or concentrates. They do not give perfect flavor.

• If you need add a little of lemon juice to.It will give amazing flavor.

• Avoid use more ice as it will dilute the punch and drink will taste watery.

• Do not try to skip adding garnish.Add lemon wedges,orange slices,cranberries and pomegranate seeds. They add lot of flavor.

The Best Christmas Punch Recipe {of all time}

Yield: 8 Servings

Author: Savory Bites Recipes

prep time: 05 Mcook time: 05 Mtotal time: 10 M

The best and easy party punch recipe / holiday punch you can make with just few easy steps- Christmas punch recipe! This is the ultimate Christmas punch to try- basic ingredients and refreshing taste makes this best Christmas punch the easiest to make.Trust me this non-alcoholic Christmas punch is a crowd pleaser. Refreshing taste and just the few basic ingredients will make simple punch recipe the best.The easy Christmas punch recipe ever!

ingredients:

• 1 Cup Orange Juice
• 2 Cup Pomegranate Juice
• 2 Cup Cranberry Juice
• 1 Cup Sprite
• 1 Cup Ginger Ale

Additional:

• Orange Slices
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Ice Cubes

instructions:

How to cook The Best Christmas Punch Recipe {of all time}

1. In a pitcher mix orange juice,pomegranate juice,cranberry juice,sprite and ginger ale.
2. Mix well and add orange slices,pomegranate seeds.
3. Add ice and serve.
4. If you are planning to serve later then refrigerate the punch and before serving add ice cubes.

NOTES:

Use real fruit juice.As far as possible use 100% Juice not artificial flavored drink or concentrates. They do not give perfect flavor.
If you need add a little of lemon juice to.It will give amazing flavor.
Avoid use more ice as it will dilute the punch and drink will taste watery.
Do not try to skip adding garnish.Add lemon wedges,orange slices,cranberries and pomegranate seeds. They add lot of flavor.

Recommended Products:

Glass Punch Bowl

Glass Pitcher

Punch Glasses

Calories
125.88

Fat (grams)
0.82

Sat. Fat (grams)
0.12

Carbs (grams)
29.83

Fiber (grams)
1.83

Net carbs
28.00

Sugar (grams)
24.54

Protein (grams)
1.31

Sodium (milligrams)
15.22

Cholesterol (grams)
0.00

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Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe which is derived from famous Bang Bang Shrimp,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles.Very easy bang bang chicken recipe with the easiest bang bang sauce makes this dish very flavorful!

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Craving for crispy fried chicken then this bang bang chicken recipe is something you have to try next.

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Bang bang chicken and shrimp recipe is almost same just the main protein differs that's it.

FAQ's

Where does bang bang chicken come from?

The origin of the bang bang chicken is from Chinese cuisine , it was called bon bon chicken.

The simple idea of tenderizing the meat with meat tenderizer or hammer coined the term bang bang.

Here is the link to more information about this dish.

What is Bang Bang Sauce made of?

The bang bang sauce is made of mayonnaise,sweet chili sauce,hot sauce,white vinegar,pepper powder, sugar, garlic powder, all mixed well to a smooth consistency.

What is bang bang chicken?

Bang bang chicken is cooked the same way that of bang bang shrimp recipe.


The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and coated with panko,then fried till crispy,finally sprinkled with bang bang chicken sauce and served.

Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

Tools / Ingredients used in making Bang Bang Chicken:

• Fry Pot and Basket with Cool Touch Handle

• Frank's RedHot Original

• Low Fat Mayonnaise

How To Make Bang Bang Chicken

Step1:  Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat)(picture 1)


Step2:  In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.(as shown in picture 2 and picture 3)


Step3:  Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken(as shown in picture 4)

Step4:  When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.(as shown in picture 5 and 6). Drain on a kitchen tissue.

Step5:   Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.(picture 7)

Step6:   Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

• The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.

• Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.

• Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.

• If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.

• To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchment paper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.

• Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.

Try This Best Bang Bang Chicken Recipe

By Savory Bites Recipes
Published 07/10/2019

Ultimate chicken appetizer recipe- Bang Bang Chicken Recipe is what you need to try next! Enjoy making this easy recipe,totally under budget and gives you a great meal to enjoy with choice of rice or noodles!

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cup Chicken Breast,cut,into small pieces
• For Marination/Breading:
• 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
• As per need Salt
• 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 Cup Panko
• For Bang Bang Sauce:
• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup Sweet Chili Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce
• A pinch Salt
• 1 tsp White Vinegar
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

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Instructions

1. Clean,cut and dry the chicken breast meat(you can also use thigh meat).
2. In a mixing bowl,add the ingredients to make the batter for frying the chicken.
3. Heat oil around 2 inch(enough to submerge the chicken pieces). Add the chicken to the batter mix and mix well to coat the chicken.
4. When the oil is hot enough,coat each piece in panko and drop in oil slowly,fry on medium heat till chicken is cooked well.Drain on a kitchen tissue.
5. Next make the Bang Bang Sauce,for that in a mixing bowl,add the ingredients for the sauce and mix well to combine.
6. Finally toss the chicken pieces in sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken pieces,to coat the chicken well and sere immediately.Enjoy!

Yield: 3 Servings
Prep Time: 00:15:00 mins.

Cook time: 00:15:00 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
Tags: bang bang chicken,bang bang sauce,chicken,appetizers


Recipe Notes:

• The chicken pieces have to be dry for the batter to stick to them.

• Make sure oil does not start to smoke nor its cold.drop a piece of chicken in oil and see if it sinks then oil is cold.If there is smoke in oil then reduce the heat to let the oil cool off a bit or else the chicken will burn.

• Always fry chicken in batches to get enough room in the pan to fry them well.

• If you do not wish to fry the chicken then bake the chicken pieces to make baked bang bang chicken.

• To make oven baked bang bang chicken,arrange the chicken pieces coated with panko on a baking tray aligned with parchment paper.Bake at 375 f for 20 mins and turn the chicken pieces on other side after 10 mins.Check if the chicken is cooked well or bake for some more time.

• Either toss the chicken pieces in sauce or you can dip the chicken pieces in sauce and enjoy too.

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