Recipe

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Name: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 8 corn tortillas

Mexican

4 servings, 30 minutes

Sources: Cross-checked against Serious Eats and Rick Bayless

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Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

4 servings

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8 steps · 26 min of timed cooking

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
Remove chicken, add onions to the skillet, and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.⏱ 5 min
Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.⏱ 1 min
Add the tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water, then return the chicken to the pan.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.⏱ 15 min
Transfer the chicken to a board, shred it using two forks, and return it to the sauce.
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken nicely.⏱ 5 min
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan and fill with the chicken mixture.

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Chef’s tip · For the best texture, keep the chicken slightly saucy so it stays moist after shredding.

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