Shredded Spicy Chicken Tostadas (Tinga)

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 medium white onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 ounces raw pork chorizo
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tomatoes (about 1 pound), boiled 30 seconds, peeled and seeded
• 1 cup chopped tomatillos (husked and rinsed first)
• 2 tablespoons pureed chipotle
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano
• 1 sprig fresh marjoram
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 10 store-bought tostadas

1. For the chicken: Place the chicken, peppercorns, salt, garlic, bay leaf and onion in a large heavy saucepan with 6 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Turn the heat off and remove the chicken from the liquid.
4. Reserve the broth for later use.
5. Using 2 forks or clean hands, shred the chicken into a bowl and set aside.
6. For the tinga: In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
7. Add the onions and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
8. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
9. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
10. Add the tomatillos and cook for 1 minute.
11. Add the chipotle, salt, pepper, Mexican oregano and the sprigs of marjoram and thyme.
12. Add the shredded chicken.
13. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
14. Add between 1/2 cup and 1 cup of the chicken cooking liquid, depending on the thickness of the sauce.
15. Cook for 5 more minutes.
16. Remove the marjoram and thyme sprigs.
17. To assemble: Place 2 tablespoons of tinga on each tostada.
18. Serve immediately.

chicken breasts, peppercorns, salt, garlic, white onion, bay leaf, pork chorizo, white onion, clove garlic, tomatoes, chipotle, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, oregano, marjoram, thyme, tostadas

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/shredded-spicy-chicken-tostadas-tinga-recipe.html (may not work)