Chicken Carnitas Tacos
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chicken Carnitas Tacos, where tender, seasoned chicken is enveloped in warm tortillas, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 tacos (based on serving size) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: cilantro, diced onions, avocado slices, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and minced garlic to the skillet; season with cumin and paprika. Brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover half the chicken. Simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the skillet to absorb the juices.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with shredded chicken and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the chicken on high heat before lowering the temperature. - Feel free to customize your toppings; consider adding pickled jalapeños or pineapple salsa for a twist. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.