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Crockpot Spiced Chicken Tacos

They're fun, customizable and almost too cute to eat. I said almost.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 182kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine first 8 ingredients and 1/4 tsp each, salt and black pepper.
  • Rub half the spice mixture all over the chicken breast and thighs.
  • Heat 2 tsp of the oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker. Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in same skillet. Add onions and 1/8 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Place on top of chicken, add the diced green chiles and the remaining spice mixture.
  • Whisk together the orange juice, tomato paste, lime juice, cider vinegar, garlic, hot sauce and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 6 to 8 hours on low or on high for 4 hours.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board and shred. Add sauce until chicken is just moistened. Serve with tortillas, avocados, cheese, cilantro, and additional sauce, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.9mg