Easy Mexican Shredded Chicken Food

EASY MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add whole chicken thighs (or breasts) to a dutch oven or medium saucepan with lid. Season chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup water over chicken.
• Cover and cook over a low simmer for 15-20 minutes. Flip chicken over halfway through.
• When done, chicken will be easily shreddable with a fork. Remove from heat and shred chicken with two forks.
• Season with lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro (optional).
• You are ready to serve! Serve with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, taquitos, chili, salads and so much more.

MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a slow cooker. Add enough water to just cover. Add onion, salsa, garlic, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper; stir.
• Cook until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, on High for 6 hours or Low for 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove chicken to a plate and shred with 2 forks.

SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove remaining fat and skin from chicken.
• Rub lime halves all over chicken and allow to sit to impart flavor.
• In a large pot, bring next 6 ingredients to a boil.
• Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20 minutes, depending on size).
• Meanwhile, mix salsa, cumin and chili powder in a large bowl.
• Drain chicken until it is cool enough to handle.
• Add chicken to salsa mixture and shred chicken with two forks, stirring to distribute salsa and seasoning.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.