Shredded Chicken Tacos

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Bone and skin are left on the chicken breasts so they're extra flavorful as they simmer in tomato sauce and a blend of savory seasonings.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) cans Goya Tomato Sauce

2 teaspoons Goya White Distilled Vinegar

2 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic

3 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder

1 teaspoon Goya Ground Cumin

2 teaspoons Goya Oregano Leaf

½ teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 pounds bone-in

skin-on chicken breasts

Goya Adobo with Pepper

to taste

1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas

warmed

¼ cup finely chopped white onion

1 lime

cut into wedges

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Goya Hot Sauce

Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In medium bowl mix together tomato sauce vinegar garlic chili powder cumin oregano and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken turning once until light golden brown on both sides about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato sauce mixture to pan; bring to a boil (be careful the tomato sauce can splatter). Lower heat to medium low. Simmer covered until cooked through (thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into thickest part of breast) flipping once about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to cutting board; reserve sauce in pan. Remove and discard bones and skin. Using two forks shred chicken breast. Transfer chicken to skillet with sauce mixing to combine; continue to cook until sauce reduces and blends into chicken and mixture begins to caramelize about 10 minutes more.

Step 4

Transfer chicken mixture to serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce tomatoes avocados and/or onions if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.

Nutritional Information

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Servings Per Recipe:4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.