Quick and Easy Shredded Mexican Chicken

Do you ever wish you had a meat recipe that was versatile?

One that you could make a big batch of and freeze for later meals?

This is the recipe you have been waiting for!

This Shredded Mexican Chicken is super simple to make and loaded with flavor.

You can use this chicken in salads, for tacos, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, soups, sandwiches….

To make the chicken you just need to boil it until it’s done and then shred it. After it’s shredded put it back into the pot, add all your seasonings, stir, and enjoy! Simple, right!?

The recipe can easily be double, tripled, quadrupled. Simply make a big batch of it and then portion it out for future dinners and freeze. This is quick weekday meal cooking at it’s easiest!

Simple Shredded Mexican Chicken

2018-05-18 15:48:07

Serves 4

This Shredded Mexican Chicken is full of flavor, and simple to make. It makes for an easy quick weeknight meal. Serve it on salad, tacos, in burritos or any other way you can imagine it. It's very versatile.

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Total Time

30 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
2. 2 Tbsp chili powder
3. 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
4. 1 tsp dried oregano
5. 2 tsp onion granuals
6. 1/2 tsp ground coriander
7. 3 tsp salt
8. 1 tsp cumin
9. 8 Tbsp water
10. 5 Tbsp orange juice

Instructions

1. Place chicken in a pot and cover with water. Boil on stove until done, about 20 minutes. Test doness with a meat thermometer. Once it reaches 165°F remove from stove.
2. Remove chicken and drain water.
3. Shred chicken and place back into pot.
4. Add all the spices, water, and orange juice. Stir to combine. Enjoy!

By Allison Bonk

Ad Lib Mom https://adlibmom.com/

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