Chicken tinga originating in puebla, mexico, it is shredded chicken in a tomato and chili chipotle sauce. it has a smoky flavor with just enough heat from the chipotle. it is very quick and simple to make and definitely the type of comfort food we all love. chicken tinga is a mexican dish made with shredded chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes, chipotle chilis in adobo, and sliced onions. it is often served on a tostada and accompanied by a layer of refried beans and rice. serve with arroz con pollo and schmaltz-refried pinto beans. other side dishes are homemade classic mexican guacamole, garden fresh salsa, chile de arbol salsa or some raw salsa using cherry tomatoes.