Pulled Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Pulled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 whole Lime, Divided Use; 1 whole Onion, Quartered; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 1 cup Chicken Broth Or Water; 1 cup Water; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Adobo Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; Tortillas And Optional Taco Garnishes

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 whole Lime, Divided Use
1 whole Onion, Quartered
1 whole Bay Leaf
1 cup Chicken Broth Or Water
1 cup Water
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Chipotle Adobo Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
Tortillas And Optional Taco Garnishes

1
Salt & pepper the chicken breasts and soak with the juice of 1/2 of the lime to tenderize (30 minutes).
2
Then, place chicken in a saucepan with the quartered onion, bay leaf, broth and water.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and poach for 15 minutes.
4
Drain and transfer chicken to a bowl.
5
Discard the bay leaf and onion.
6
Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
7
Add tomato paste and chipotle sauce, the juice from the other 1/2 of the lime, seasonings, and bit of salt.
8
Work the mixture through the chicken evenly.
9
Serve with tortillas and any or all of the following garnishments:
10
* 1 small red onion, diced * Guacamole * Shredded cheese * Cilantro * Sour Cream * Salsa

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 whole Lime, Divided Use, 1 whole Onion, Quartered, 1 whole Bay Leaf, and more.

Yes, Pulled Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pulled Chicken Tacos

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