SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN

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This shredded Mexican chicken can be used for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and tostadas. It's super simple and is probably the closest to authentic Mexican shredded chicken that I have experienced over the years.

Provided by Gary Thompson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts water as needed
6 each skinless, boneless chicken thighs, or more to taste
2 each skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Fill a 6- to 8-quart pot halfway with water.
  • Wash and rinse chicken thighs and breasts thoroughly and place into the pot with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Shred chicken in the pot with 2 forks so it can absorb some of the moisture. Simmer until stock has reduced, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix 1/4 cup water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Stir into the pot and cook until sauce is thick, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 904 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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