Pulled Chicken Tacos

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 whole Lime, Divided Use
  • 1 whole Onion, Quartered
  • 1 whole Bay Leaf
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Or Water
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Adobo Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • Tortillas And Optional Taco Garnishes

Directions

  1. 1
    Salt & pepper the chicken breasts and soak with the juice of 1/2 of the lime to tenderize (30 minutes).
  2. 2
    Then, place chicken in a saucepan with the quartered onion, bay leaf, broth and water.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and poach for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Drain and transfer chicken to a bowl.
  5. 5
    Discard the bay leaf and onion.
  6. 6
    Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  7. 7
    Add tomato paste and chipotle sauce, the juice from the other 1/2 of the lime, seasonings, and bit of salt.
  8. 8
    Work the mixture through the chicken evenly.
  9. 9
    Serve with tortillas and any or all of the following garnishments:
  10. 10
    * 1 small red onion, diced * Guacamole * Shredded cheese * Cilantro * Sour Cream * Salsa

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