Hot Honey Chicken Tinga
This Hot Honey Chicken Tinga delivers smoky, savoury flavour with a touch of sweet heat in every bite. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or wraps. it's a versatile recipe that's guaranteed to become a family favourite.
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1Recipe Information
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
- Total Time
- 40 minutes
- Servings
- 4–6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice Level
- 🌶️🌶️ Medium
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2Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 cups of chicken stock
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Halifax Stingin’ Hot Honey
- Juice and zest from half a lime
Optional Toppings
- Avocado
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Pickled red onions
- Fresh cilantro
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3Method
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Flip the chicken and add the tomatoes and garlic. Stir gently to combine.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Add additional stock if needed during cooking.
- Stir in the Stingin' Hot Honey and remove the pan from the heat.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the pan and mix it into the cooking liquid.
- Finish with fresh lime zest and lime juice, stirring to combine.
- Serve in warm tortillas or on crispy tostadas with your favourite toppings.
