Description
Mexican Pulled Chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish that brings the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a tantalizing blend of spices, including cumin, chili powder, and garlic. The result is perfectly shredded chicken that can be enjoyed in various ways—whether served in warm tortillas for tacos, as a hearty topping for burrito bowls, or even mixed into salads for added protein. With minimal prep time and easy cooking methods, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep enthusiasts. Plus, it’s perfect for leftovers; simply incorporate them into different meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it back into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg