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Chicken Tinga Tacos & Red Rice

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by Akhtar Nawab

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Made with classic Mexican spices and the freshest ingredients, these zesty chicken tinga tacos are off the charts delicious. Tuck the tender braised chicken into soft corn tortillas and top with fresh guacamole, onions, and cilantro for a perfect bite in every bite. They're saucy, spicy perfection.

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Nutritional facts

Protein

37g

Carbs

67g

Calories

630

Fat

24g

Ingredients

Chicken ThighCanola and Olive Oil BlendCorn TortillaRed OnionSerrano PeppersCilantroGarlicCanned TomatoOnionJasmine RiceKosher SaltChicken BaseChipotle in AdoboLime JuiceGumbo PowderGreen Bell PepperAvocadoRed Bell Pepper

Reviews

4.0

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Everything great, tortillas could be better

Garrett Johnson · 01/26/25

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About Akhtar Nawab

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Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather’s on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab’s innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab’s debut cookbook will be available August 2020.

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