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Mexican Pulled Chicken

40-Minute Mexican Pulled Chicken Recipe – Irresistible Flavor!

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Mexican Pulled Chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish perfect for tacos, burritos, or salads. It’s easy to make and packed with bold spices.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add chicken breasts and brown lightly on both sides.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Shred the chicken using two forks.
  8. Stir in lime juice and let it absorb the flavors for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve warm in tacos, burritos, or salads.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for longer storage up to 1 month.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg