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Slow cooker chicken tacos

A lighter version of the pork carnitas. Still damn good though. Makes 24x tacos.

Slow cooker chicken tacos

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder (or just more chili powder)
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp MSG (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1kg boneless skinless chicken thighs (with bones also works)
  • Corn tortillas (3x per person)
  • Grated cheddar cheese, salsa and raw onion (for topping)

Method

  1. 1Combine ingredients in slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours
  2. 2Remove chicken to an oven proof tray and shred or chop into an even layer
  3. 3Broil at 250°c until crispy
  4. 4Serve in corn tortillas topped with cheese, salsa and sliced raw onion