SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CARNITAS
Chicken variation on the classic pork carnitas. Serve in tortillas with whatever toppings you want. Enjoy.
Provided by Chef Dan J
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 4h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Dissolve chicken bouillon in boiling water.
- Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent and browned, about 5 minutes. Add jalapenos and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add green chiles; cook for 3 minutes more.
- Mix salt, cilantro, Mexican seasoning, cumin, basil, oregano, garlic powder, seasoning blend, chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Trim chicken as needed. Coat all sides with the seasoning blend.
- Place onion mixture in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth, juice and zest from the limes and orange, and garlic cloves. Place chicken on top. Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink inside and very tender, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 824.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken, and I got lots of compliments on it.
BORUTO GAMER
[email protected]I'm a big fan of slow cooker meals, and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was delicious.
Md Saifullah All kafi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal.
grant sterken
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as tender as I would have liked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Alizeh Khan
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Tayyab Bhutta
[email protected]I loved the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken had a wonderful smoky flavor.
Gaege
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was a hit with my family. I'll be making it again for sure.
Miss Papi
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow, and the chicken came out incredibly tender and flavorful. It's definitely a keeper!