From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Ingredients

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Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos (Superb!)
Prep Time 10 mins  Cook Time 4 hrs  Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients
For the chicken carnitas
* 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (best: 5 thighs and 1 breast)
* 1.5 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 tbsp chili powder
* 1 tbsp brown sugar
* 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1.5 limes)
* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

For the tacos
* 20 corn tortillas (or lettuce cups to make it grain-free and paleo)
* 1 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
* 2 limes, cut into small wedges

Optional toppings
* diced avocados
* sour cream
* diced tomatoes

Instructions
  1. If you have time, brown the chicken in oil for 5 minutes per side over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken, cumin powder, garlic, salt, chili powder, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of lime juice into the slow cooker. Mix together with a large spoon.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours) until chicken can easily be shredded with a fork.
  4. Add in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of lime juice and chopped cilantro. Toss with chicken and taste. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve in warm corn tortillas (or in lettuce cups to make it grain-free/paleo) and with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!