Chicken Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Juicy, citrus-kissed shredded chicken crisped to perfection. ideal for tacos, bowls, or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
- - 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- - 1/2 cup orange juice
- - Juice of 1 lime
- - 1 small onion chopped
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 tsp cumin
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - 1 tsp oregano
- - Salt & pepper to taste
- - 1 tbsp olive oil for broiling
Instructions
- Mix spices and rub onto chicken.
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, citrus juice into slow cooker or Instant Pot.
- Cook accordingly: 6-7 hrs on low or 15 min high pressure.
- Shred chicken, broil with olive oil and some juice for 5 mins until crispy.
- Serve as desired!
Notes
- Use bone-in thighs for extra flavor.
- Don’t skip broiling for crispy texture.
- Can be frozen after broiling.
- Perfect with cauliflower rice or tortillas.