Tostada de tinga
Tostada de tinga is a classic Mexican dish featuring a crispy, fried corn tortilla base topped with tinga—a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken simmered in a rich sauce of chipotle peppers in adobo, tomatoes, and onions. It is commonly garnished with refried beans, crumbled queso fresco, avocado, and fresh cilantro. The dish originates from central Mexico, particularly associated with the state of Puebla.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A typical tostada de tinga is a balanced meal, providing a good source of protein from the chicken and fiber from the corn tortilla and beans, though it can be moderately high in fat due to the frying and potential cheese or avocado toppings. A single serving generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories, depending on the specific preparation and portion sizes.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
Per 1 tostada (approx. 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, tinga showcases the iconic Mexican fusion of pre-Hispanic ingredients like tomatoes and chiles with Spanish-introduced chicken. Nutritionally, the chipotle peppers in the sauce are a notable source of capsaicin, a compound studied for its potential metabolism-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
