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Mexican Pulled Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Poultry
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Description

This Mexican Pulled Chicken is a flavorful and versatile recipe that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, and more! Tender chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, then simmered in chicken broth until it’s easy to shred. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and oregano.
  2. Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken with the spice mixture.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned.
  4. Poach Chicken: Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
  5. Shred and Serve: Remove chicken from the skillet and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of spices to your preference.
  • If you don’t have chicken broth, you can substitute with water or vegetable broth.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ยผ of chicken
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg