SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN
This is an adaptation of a recipe from "30 Minute Meals". This is a mildly flavored chicken dish that isversatile and easy, simply stuff into taco shells, fold into burritos, or make chicken nachos--top tortilla chips with this chicken, some cheese, and favorite toppings and bake until cheese melts.
Provided by Amayzng30
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 756.1, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 32
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Rudolph rampersaud
[email protected]I can't wait to make this recipe again!
Mihad Hossen
[email protected]This is my new favorite Mexican chicken recipe.
Obamelang Langwane
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Azenelign Mulugeta
[email protected]I froze the leftovers, and they reheated well.
Abuzar Kamran
[email protected]I used this chicken in tacos, and they were amazing.
Md Fanjim
[email protected]I served this chicken over rice, and it was delicious.
MrMudduck34
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Abd Alhameed Alali
[email protected]I added some black beans and corn to the recipe, and it was even better.
hayan khan
[email protected]I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they turned out great.
Anouska Toolsee
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken didn't shred easily.
Jill Turner
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was amazing.
MD IRSHAD ZAMAL
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Delight Engle
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love how easy it is to make, and the results are always delicious.
Queen Sakala
[email protected]This shredded Mexican chicken recipe was a hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy.