Name: Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 255 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4–5 poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts*; 1bottle beer(or chicken stock, if you do not like to cook with alcohol); 1 smallwhite onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon chipotle powder (or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced); 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2–4 freshlimes

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

4h 15m

Total Time

4h 30m

This slow cooker crispy chicken carnitas recipe features tender, flavorful chicken slow-cooked with beer, onion, garlic, and a blend of spices. The result is juicy, crispy chicken that can be used in tacos, burritos, or rice bowls. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for an extra zesty kick.

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Servings: 8

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4–5 poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts*

1bottle beer(or chicken stock, if you do not like to cook with alcohol)

1 smallwhite onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 tablespoon chipotle powder (or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced)

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2–4 freshlimes

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

471kcal

23%
Fat

12g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

7g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

77g

3%
Cholesterol

198mg

9%
Sodium

534mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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