Hey everyone, I hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, mexican shredded chicken. One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Mexican Shredded Chicken is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look wonderful. Mexican Shredded Chicken is something which I have loved my entire life.
Shredded chicken breast tossed in a killer Mexican sauce, loaded with smokey chipotle flavours. I know there are a gazillion Mexican chicken recipes out there in this big-wide-cyber-world. To make shredded chicken, fully cook chicken breast(s) and shred into bite-size pieces with two Seasoned with Mexican-inspired spices for big flavor.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook mexican shredded chicken using 9 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Mexican Shredded Chicken:
- Take 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- Get 1 tbsp chilli powder
- Get 1 tbsp cumin
- Get 4 cloves minced garlic
- Get 1 tsp salt
- Prepare 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Make ready 12 oz your favorite beer
- Get juice and zest from one orange
- Take juice and zest from 2 limes
The chicken cooks until its fork tender, then shredded and added back to the seasoned juices to re-absorb the flavor in every crevice. This Mexican Pulled (or shredded) Chicken is an easy, healthy recipe to add to burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or served as a main course. Chicken thighs are marinated in a smoky, flavorful spice. Mexican Shredded Chicken can be made in a slow cooker or a heavy bottom dutch oven!
Instructions to make Mexican Shredded Chicken:
- Mix garlic and spices in a small bowl.
- Cover chicken in spice mixture and place in crock pot.
- Pour beer over chicken, squeeze in the orange and lime juice, put the zest of the orange and both limes in as well. (The zest gives the chicken a very citrus taste, zest only half the orange and lime if you want to dial it down a little.)
- Cover and let cook 6-8 hours on low.(4-6 hours on high)
- Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Put into a broiler pan, pour 1/3 cup of remaining juice over the shredded chicken and place under the broiler for 5 min, stir and repeat untill chicken gets a little crispy on the edges.
- Serve in your favorite mexican dish. Works well in tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
I just shred the chicken right in the crock pot even because I don't like to dirty extra dishes! 🙂. But feel free to take it out to shred it and use as much or little of the liquid as. Tender shredded chicken, smothered in the most mouthwatering Mexican sauce made from salsa, green chiles, tomatoes and plenty of bold spices! With both Instant Pot and slow cooker instructions. Seasoned with Mexican-inspired spices for big flavor.
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