Description
Mexican Shredded Chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. With tender, juicy chicken simmered in aromatic spices, this recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice. Easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors, it’s a family favorite that brings everyone together for a fiesta at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Mince garlic and chop onion.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika generously over the chicken breasts.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the chicken: Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 3 minutes per side).
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, lime juice, and chili powder; bring to a simmer and cover.
- Shred & serve: Cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked; shred in the pan with two forks and mix with juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg