A lighter version of carnitas using chicken that is cooked in the slow cooker before being broiled until slightly crispy on the edges and moist and tender in middle!
Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos
A lighter version of carnitas using chicken that is cooked in the slow cooker before being broiled until slightly crispy on the edges and moist and tender in middle!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 3/4 cup orange juice (~2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (~2 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 small tortillas
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, torn
- salsa to taste (I like a salsa verde here)
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
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