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Mexican Style Chicken Sandwich | Torta De Tinga

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45 min

Posted on Jan 22, 2026

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keymav

4 servings

Mexican Style Chicken Sandwich | TORTA DE TINGA

4 servings

Ingredients

Mexican Chicken Sandwich

F

For the quick pickle

R

Red onion, julienned

L

Lime juice (to taste)

S

Salt

o

pinch of sugar (optional)

F

For the torta

C

Crusty Bread Buns

R

Refried beans (homemade or storebought)

O

Oaxaca or Mozzarella cheese, teared

M

Mexican Shredded Chicken (TINGA DE POLLO)*

S

Sliced tomatoes

A

Avocado

L

Lettuce

M

Mayo

F

Finely chopped cilantro / coriander

Mexican Chicken Tinga

c

500 g chicken thigh fillets

g

2 - 3 garlic cloves minced

c

2 - 3 tbsp chipotles in adobo sauce

d

1 tsp dried oregano

g

1 tsp ground cumin

o

2 tbsp olive oil

w

1 white onion julienne

c

400 g canned chopped tomatoes

c

1 - 2 c chicken stock

b

2 bay leaves

C

Cilantro / Coriander to garnish

S

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mexican Chicken Sandwich

1

For the quick pickle

1

Combine red onion, lime juice, salt, and a pinch of sugar (optional). Let pickle for at least 5 minutes.

2

For the For the Sandwich

1

Open the Bread buns and spread a tbsp of refried beans, add a few strings of Oaxaca or Mozzarella Cheese.

2

Heat in the oven or a toaster for a 5 min to melt the cheese.

3

Add the shredded chicken, avocados, tomatoes, lettuce, the pickles, chopped coriander.

4

Spread a layer of mayo in the bun and close. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Tortas are traditionally made with local bread Teleras or Bolillos but using a crusty bread roll can make a great substitute. *Find the recipe for Mexican Shredded Chicken https://www.provecho.bio/@keymav/mexican-chicken-tinga-'tinga-de-pollo'

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