Sources: Cross-checked against Tocaya Modern Mexican menus, Tasting Table, and Serious Eats
4 servings
You’ll need
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For the chicken tinga
For the cilantro-lime rice and black beans
For the fajita vegetables
For the toppings and chipotle crema
Make it step by step
14 steps · 46 min of timed cooking
Place chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Cover with a lid, bring to a simmer, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).⏱ 20 min
Remove chicken to a cutting board, shred completely with two forks, and stir back into the warm tomato sauce.
Combine white rice and vegetable broth in a small pot, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.⏱ 15 min
Remove rice from heat, rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.⏱ 5 min
Heat black beans in a small skillet over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until warmed through, then remove from heat.⏱ 3 min
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Add sliced bell peppers and red onion, searing undisturbed for 3 minutes to achieve smoky char marks.⏱ 3 min
Toss vegetables, season with salt, and cook for 2 more minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer to a plate.
Whisk Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl until completely smooth.
Divide cilantro-lime rice and black beans evenly among four wide bowls.
Arrange shredded chicken tinga and charred fajita vegetables in neat sections side-by-side over the rice.
Top each bowl with a scoop of guacamole, pico de gallo, crumbled queso fresco, and a drizzle of chipotle crema.
Garnish the guacamole with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.
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Chef’s tip · For Tocaya's signature restaurant-style char, sear the fajita peppers in a smoking-hot skillet without stirring for the first few minutes so they blister without turning soggy.
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