Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos



The slow cooker makes chicken carnitas that are tender and delicious. They are great for stuffing into tacos for a tasty meal.

Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper

Rub spice mixture evenly over chicken thighs

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Transfer chicken to slow cooker

In the same skillet, add onion and garlic

Cook until softened, about 3 minutes

Pour lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth into the skillet

Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Pour mixture over chicken in the slow cooker

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork

Once cooked, shred chicken using two forks

Serve chicken carnitas in warmed tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges


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