Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Place chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken using two forks.
- Stir in lime juice.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier pulled chicken.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg