Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas

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Chicken variation on the classic pork carnitas. Serve in tortillas with whatever toppings you want. Enjoy.

Submitted by Chef Dan J
Published on February 19, 2020
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large white onion, diced

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced

  • 1 (4 ounce) can fire-roasted diced green chiles

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon Mexican-style seasoning blend

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend

  • ¼ teaspoon chile powder

  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 limes, zested and juiced

  • 1 orange, zested and juiced

  • 4 cloves garlic

Directions

  1. Dissolve chicken bouillon in boiling water.

  2. 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.

  3. Mix salt, cilantro, Mexican seasoning, cumin, basil, oregano, garlic powder, seasoning blend, chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.

  4. Trim chicken as needed. Coat all sides with the seasoning blend.

  5. 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.

Cook's Note:

Use any boneless cut of chicken you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
5g Fat
8g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 825mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 302mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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