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Mexican Pulled Chicken

Tender Mexican Pulled Chicken for Tacos and More!

This Mexican Pulled Chicken is versatile and flavorful, perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low-sodium recommended

For the Aromatics and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 piece Onion Chopped, yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Adjust for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust or omit for milder dish

For the Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mexican Pulled Chicken

  • Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in a tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to shimmer for about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 chopped onion to the skillet, sautéing it for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  • Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for an additional minute until golden.
  • Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in the juice of 1 lime and a cup of tomato sauce, stirring well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Submerge 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the sauce, cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, simmering for another 5-10 minutes.

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken is fully submerged in sauce during cooking and adjust spices as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword burritos, Easy dinner, flavorful chicken, Meal Prep, Mexican Pulled Chicken, tacos
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