Chef John's Chicken Tinga

By Chef John

4.79 / 5

15min

1h 15min

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3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
3 peeled whole garlic cloves
1 large yellow onion halved
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion diced
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 (28 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or more to taste