Vegetarian Chicken Tinga

Savor the bold, smoky flavors of this Vegetarian Chicken Tinga, a plant-based twist on the classic Mexican dish. Made with tender shredded jackfruit and hearty chickpeas, this dish perfectly mimics the texture and richness of its traditional counterpart. Simmered in a zesty tomato-chipotle sauce infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a kick. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick and wholesome meal perfect for tacos, tostadas, or rice bowls. Garnished with fresh cilantro and customizable with your favorite toppings, this vegetarian delight delivers all the vibrant, authentic taste you crave—no chicken necessary!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups jackfruit (canned, young, green)
• 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium white onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Shred the pieces using your hands or a fork to create a meat-like texture.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the white onion and garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Roughly chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the skillet along with the adobo sauce, mixing well.

Step 7

Pour in the tomato sauce and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Add the chickpeas, shredded jackfruit, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 9

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 12

Serve the Vegetarian Chicken Tinga hot with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings such as avocado, lettuce, and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1404.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1295.1

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3007.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 114.0g
Protein 33.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 395.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 3760.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 61.6%