Chicken Tingas Sandwich Recipe | Cook the Book

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Ingredients (27)

  • Tingas:
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, julienned (about 1/2 cup)
  • 5 or 6 garlic cloves, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 8 plum tomatoes, seeds removed, julienned
  • 8 ounces Mexican Coca-Cola (or any similar cola made with cane sugar)
  • 1 cup Chipotle Vinegar Adobo (recipe follows)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 
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  • Sandwiches:
  • 4 sesame seed rolls
  • 8 ounces queso Oaxaca (if unavailable, substitute mozzarella)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can refried beans
  • 2 sprigs papalo (if unavailable, substitute cilantro)
  • Chicken Tingas
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced thinly
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  • Chipotle Vinegar Adobo:
  • 15 dried chipotle chiles
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats