Chicken Tinga

2 lb Organic Chicken Breast (or you can use a Rotisserie Chicken)

2 tsp Oregano

2 tsp Paprika. I prefer the Hungarian Sweet but you can also use smoky

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

Fresh Ground Pepper

1 small sweet onion chopped

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce- remove seeds and chop

4 cloves of garlic minced

1/2 tsp ground Cumin

1- 16 oz can of Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes

1/4 cup Chicken stock

To Poach Chicken:

1/2-3/4 cup chicken stock in a covered fry or sauté pan

Salt/Pepper the Chicken breasts and place in a pan with chicken stock. Cover an bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and keep pan covered. In approximately 10-15 minutes the chicken should be cooked- Removed the chicken and shred with 2 forks. Keep the chicken to the side. Discard the liquid in the pan

In Saute pan:

add 1 TBSP butter, chopped onion and garlic. Cook on medium heat until the onion becomes translucent.

Add: 1/4 cup chicken stock, tomatoes, peppers and seasonings. Cook on Medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.

Transfer liquid to blender, Vitamix, or Food Processor and blend until smooth. I use our Ninja Blender and it works really well.

Return the sauce to the pan and add the shredded chicken, mixing thoroughly. Cook on Low-Medium heat for 5 -10 minutes until it becomes hot.

Serve with fresh lime, Arugula or Chopped lettuce, Cotija Cheese and fresh chopped Cilantro over tortillas

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karen

Karen Redmond received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree of Science in Health and Fitness Promotion from Marymount University. She has been working in the health and fitness field for over 25 years. She is a Master CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach. She completed her Soma Therapy Certification from Guy Voyer, D.O. Karen was the owner of North Shore Smart Bodies located in Northbrook, Illinois for 24 years and opened up Coastal Heath and Fitness in Coastal North Carolina in 2022. She specilializes in corrective exercise, holistic lifestyle and nutrition coaching, she sees a wide range of clients including those with orthopedic injuries and back pain. She has worked with both elite and amateur athletes in all sports evaluating biomechanics, posture, strength and flexibility then developing a customized program with myofascial stretching, ELDOAS, stability and strength training. She works with people in person in the Chicago area, North Carolina and virtually. Karen was a competitive runner for years and now enjoys competing in Stand UP Paddle Board Racing . When she is not working with clients you will find her creating healthy and delicious recipes or out on her paddle board.

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