Description
Tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken carnitas made with juicy chicken thighs, seasoned with a blend of spices and citrus, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth, orange juice, and lime juice over the chicken.
Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices.
Serve the chicken carnitas warm with tortillas, rice, beans, or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours