Description
Succulent Dutch oven shredded chicken delivers mouthwatering comfort straight from your kitchen’s heart. Juicy, tender meat falls apart effortlessly, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a Dutch oven with olive oil over moderate flame, creating a fragrant base for the chicken preparation.
- Gently sauté chopped onions until they become translucent and release their sweet aroma, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pan, allowing it to bloom and release its intense flavor for about 30 seconds.
- Coat the chicken pieces with a harmonious blend of cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken into the Dutch oven and pour chicken broth around the meat, creating a moist cooking environment.
- Lower the heat and cover the pot, allowing the chicken to gently simmer and tenderize for 40-50 minutes until the meat becomes fork-tender.
- Carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to pull the meat apart into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, drizzle with fresh lime juice, and thoroughly incorporate the flavors.
- Present the versatile shredded chicken as a delectable filling for tacos, a protein-rich salad topper, wrap component, or as a hearty accompaniment to rice or quinoa.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using bone-in chicken thighs for richer, more succulent results.
- Customize spice blend with additional herbs like smoked paprika or chipotle powder for extra depth.
- Reduce cooking time to 25-30 minutes if using smaller chicken breasts or tenderloins to prevent drying out.
- Store leftover shredded chicken in airtight containers with cooking liquid to maintain moisture for up to 4 days in refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 110mg