Chicken Tinga
This Chicken Tinga delivers 74g protein and 417 calories per serving — among the highest protein-to-calorie ratios in our Mexican roster. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, giving you a reliable cutting-phase option that actually satisfies. Built for anyone chasing protein targets without adding unnecessary body weight.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce(15g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Honey(45g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(1440g)
- •1 bay leaf
- •Fine Sea Salt And Black Pepper, To Taste
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove stockpot from heat and transfer the onion mixture to a blender.*
- 2Add the chipotles (and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce), tomatoes, chicken stock, honey (if using), cumin and oregano to the blender. Cover and purée until smooth, then pour the sauce pack into the stockpot.
- 3Add the chicken and bay leaf to the sauce and toss until combined. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 4Taste and season the chicken with however much salt and pepper you think it needs.
- 5Serve the chicken warm, garnished with whatever toppings you love best, and enjoy! Leftovers can be refrigerated in a food storage container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition — Per Serving
417
calories
74g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 200 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
6 servings per batch · ~295g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Tinga have per serving?
Each serving delivers 74g of protein and 417 calories with 10g fat and 8g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios available, making it exceptional for hitting protein targets on a deficit.
How long does Chicken Tinga take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 6 servings per batch means efficient scaling across multiple meal prep days. One session yields a full week's worth of high-protein lunch or dinner protein.
Is Chicken Tinga good for fat loss?
At 417 calories and 74g protein with minimal fat (10g) and carbs (8g), Chicken Tinga is a top-tier choice for fat loss phases. The extreme protein-to-calorie ratio allows maximum daily protein intake while staying within a deficit.
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