Transform Your Meals with Juicy Mexican Shredded Chicken
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Mexican Shredded Chicken, perfect for tacos, burritos, and salads.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Blender
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil.
- 4 cloves Garlic Peeled; use garlic powder in a pinch.
- 1/2 medium Onion Roughly chopped; can substitute with shallots.
- 3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Provides smokiness and heat.
- 1-2 tablespoons Adobo Sauce Adjust according to desired heat level.
- 2 ripe Plum Tomatoes Can substitute with regular or canned tomatoes.
- 4-5 Fresh Tomatillos Husked; if unavailable, use more tomatoes.
- 1 teaspoon Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano Regular oregano can be used as an alternative.
- pinch Ground Cumin Omit if not available.
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to preference.
- to taste Black Pepper Fresh cracked is preferred.
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts Ensure they are fresh for best flavor.
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil until it shimmers. Add the roughly chopped onion and peeled garlic, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the skillet, ensuring they are coated with the flavorful onion and garlic mixture.
- In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, ripe plum tomatoes, and husked tomatillos. Blend until you have a smooth and vibrant sauce.
- Pour the blended sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Add in the lime juice, dried Mexican oregano, a pinch of ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to ensure the chicken is covered.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully while the chicken cooks through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it in the skillet using two forks. Mix it back into the sauce to soak up all that delicious flavor.
- Taste your shredded chicken, then adjust the seasoning if necessary—add more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to your preference.
Notes
Optional: Serve with fresh cilantro and diced avocado for an extra touch of flavor.