Tender braised chicken in an irresistible sauce is a recipe for taco success! If I was going to be serving a crowd and needing a winning recipe that I knew everyone would love, THIS would be very high on my list! They’re easy to make and taste like restaurant-quality tacos so they’ll have you feeling like a pro ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ณ
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken bone broth
12 oz jar chunky red salsa
Spice blend:
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Cabbage slaw:
1 cup sliced red cabbage m
juice of (1) lime
For serving: tortillas, guacamole, lime wedges, cilantro
Directions:
Combine the spices in a small bowl and coat chicken thighs, massaging the spices into chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a dutch oven over med-high heat
Sear the chicken thighs on each side for 3-4 mins per side
Once the chicken is seared, remove from the dutch oven and set aside
Lower the heat in dutch oven to medium, add remaining avocado oil, and add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently
Add the chicken bone broth and jarred salsa, bring to a simmer, then simmer for 3-5 minutes
Add the seared chicken back to the dutch oven, cover, and simmer for 25 mins
Transfer the braised chicken to cutting board and shred
Continue cooking the sauce on a simmering boil to thicken (another 5-7 minutes)
Once the chicken has shredded and the sauce has thickened, add chicken back to sauce, stirring to coat
Assemble your tacos with desired garnishes
Enjoy!
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