Carnitas Style Chicken for Tacos

Name: Carnitas Style Chicken for Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1u00bd teaspoons cumin; a few dashes ground cayenne pepper; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup of salsa verde; 2 teaspoons olive oil

By Leslie Blythe Chicken, Mexican Frying, Slow Cooker / Crock Pot

January 31, 2015

Carnitas Style Chicken for Tacos are a great addition to add to your taco bar. It's very easy and is made in a slow cooker.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs

salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 teaspoons dried oregano

1½ teaspoons cumin

a few dashes ground cayenne pepper

1 medium onion, sliced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup of salsa verde

2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

1Combine all ingredients except oil in slow cooker, mixing well to coat chicken with spices. Cook on high for 4-5 hours until tender. Remove from slow cooker and cool; shred or cut into bite size pieces. When ready to serve, heat oil in skillet and cook chicken pieces until browned and a little crispy.

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