Mango Chicken Tinga is not only a delicious and flavorful dish but can also be a heart-healthy choice. By using lean chicken breast as the main protein source, this recipe reduces saturated fat intake compared to other meat options. Additionally, the inclusion of mango adds a burst of natural sweetness without the need for excessive added sugars, making it a heart-smart choice for those watching their sugar intake.
Moreover, Mango Chicken Tinga incorporates a variety of heart-healthy ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These ingredients help support cardiovascular health by reducing inflammation and promoting overall heart function. With its vibrant flavors and heart-healthy ingredients, Mango Chicken Tinga is a delicious way to nourish your body and support your heart health.
Ingredients:
1 sweet onion, cut into wedges
1 mango, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
2 pound chicken thighs, skin removed
1 ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1.5 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup mango nectar
Hot cooked rice
Fresh pineapple wedges (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)
Mexican crema (optional)
Instructions:
Place onion and mango in a 3 ½- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken, chipotle pepper, garlic, salt, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Pour tomatoes, chicken broth, and mango nectar over all. Cover and cook in a low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or a high-heat setting for 2 to 2½ hours. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the cooker; cool slightly.
Remove chicken bones. Discard bones and shred chicken. Return shredded chicken to cooking liquid.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken mixture to shallow bowls to serve. Add a big spoonful of cooked white rice to each bowl. Spoon broth around rice and chicken and serve, if desired, with pineapple wedges, lime wedges, sliced green onions, and Mexican crema.
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