Slow Cooker Lime Chicken for Tacos Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Lime Chicken for Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; ⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar; 1 whole Juice Of 1 Lime; 1 teaspoon White Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Onion, Diced, Plus Extra For Garnish; 2 whole Cloves Of Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano; 1 ounce, fluid Tequila (optional); 1 dash Cumin Seeds (optional); Chopped Cilantro (optional, For Garnish); Steamed Corn Tortillas, For Serving

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar
1 whole Juice Of 1 Lime
1 teaspoon White Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Onion, Diced, Plus Extra For Garnish
2 whole Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano
1 ounce, fluid Tequila (optional)
1 dash Cumin Seeds (optional)
Chopped Cilantro (optional, For Garnish)
Steamed Corn Tortillas, For Serving

1
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker set to low.
2
Frozen chicken breasts may be used, but increase the cooking time.
3
Combine the rest of the ingredients (except the chopped cilantro) and pour over chicken.
4
Cook on low 6-8 hours.
5
At this point, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, reserving the juice in the slow cooker.
6
Return the shredded chicken back the the slow cooker and let sit for about 10 minutes.
7
At this time, I like to add a bit of chopped cilantro to the chicken.
8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place in a serving dish.
9
Serve with steamed corn tortillas, additional chopped cilantro and onion.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, ⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar, 1 whole Juice Of 1 Lime, 1 teaspoon White Sugar, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Lime Chicken for 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.

Slow Cooker Lime Chicken for Tacos

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