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The Best Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
1
hour
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20
minutes
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1
hour
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35
minutes
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Keyword:
easy, fresh, gluten free, healthy,, spicy
Author:
Christen Clark
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2
lbs
chicken breast
boneless, skinless (about 3-4 breasts, depending on the size)
1
tsp
chili powder
1
tsp
cumin
1/2
tsp
dried oregano
1/2
yellow onion
small diced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
tbsp
tomato paste
2
cups
chicken broth
unseasoned
1/2
tsp
ground black pepper
1
tsp
kosher salt
olive oil
1
lime
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Instructions
Heat a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot to medium high heat. Pat the breasts dry on both sides and sprinkle all over with salt. Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and then the chicken but be sure the pot is hot before adding them. Make sure the breasts have their own space to brown. You may need to do two at a time.
Once the breasts are browned turn the heat to medium. Add the onion and sauté with a pinch of salt for a couple minutes. Add the garlic, spices and tomato and continue to sauté a couple minutes more. Add the broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits clinging to the bottom of the pot. Stir the sauce and bring it to a steady simmer.
Add the breasts back to the pot, put the lid on and simmer for 45 minutes. Check about halfway through incase the sauce is reducing too quickly and adjust heat if needed. After 45 minutes is up, remove the lid and let the sauce finish reducing. This can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. This sauce should be thick and glossy and should look to be about 3/4 cup (just eyeball it.)
Turn off the heat and remove the breasts and place them on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken and place it back into the pot. Toss it in the sauce until well coated. Squeeze the juice from one lime all over and toss.