Mexican Pulled Chicken
Tender chicken infused with zesty lime juice and smoky spices, perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, lime juice, and chicken broth in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and stir it into the juices.
- Serve in tacos, burritos, or on salads, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For added heat, include cayenne pepper or jalapeños. Substitute smoked paprika for a smokier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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