Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces tomato sauce (2 - 8 ounce cans Goya brand tomato sauce); 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 1/2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons leaf oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken breasts; adobo with pepper, to taste; 1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas, warmed; For the Garnish; 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; hot sauce

Servings: persons

16 ounces tomato sauce (2 - 8 ounce cans Goya brand tomato sauce)
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 1/2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken breasts
adobo with pepper, to taste
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas, warmed
For the Garnish
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
hot sauce

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In medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.
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2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken, turning once, until light golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato sauce mixture to pan; bring to a boil (be careful, the tomato sauce can splatter). Lower heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until cooked through (thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into thickest part of breast), flipping once, about 20 minutes.
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3. Transfer chicken to cutting board; reserve sauce in pan. Remove and discard bones and skin. Using two forks, shred chicken breast. Transfer chicken to skillet with sauce, mixing to combine; continue to cook until sauce reduces and blends into chicken, and mixture begins to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.
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4. Transfer chicken mixture to serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, avocados and/or onions, if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces tomato sauce (2 - 8 ounce cans Goya brand tomato sauce), 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 3 1/2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder, and more.

Yes, Shredded 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.

Shredded Chicken Tacos

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