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Maria's Taco Xpress Pollo Guisado

I got this from guy fieri's cookbook, diners, drive-ins and dives. maria's taco xpress is a south austin institution and it's fast food, texas style. The locals rave about the food. Guy says the pollo guisado is a little bit sweet, spicy, tender, and crazy good!!

Steps

Put the chicken in a saucepan with salted water to just cover.
Bring to a simmer and cook until just cooked through , about 25 minutes.
Let cool , then shred the chicken.
Place the tomatoes , chipotle sauce , cumin , garlic powder , 3 / 4 teaspoons pepper , 3 / 4 teaspoons salt , and 1 cup water in a blender.
Puree until smooth.
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion , and cook until the onion is golden brown , about 7-10 minutes.
Add the chipotle mixture and bring to a simmer.
Add the chicken and simmer unil the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender , about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the pollo guisado in crisp taco shells with shredded lettuce , diced tomato and shredded cheddar cheese.
Enjoy !.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken thighs, kosher salt, tomatoes, chipotle chile in adobo, ground cumin, garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, onion, taco shell, lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese