Slow-Cooker Chicken Carnitas

Slow-Cooker Chicken Carnitas

arkansaslivingmagazine.com

Slow-cooker Chicken Carnitas make 8 servings, packed with flavor from orange, lime, and spices. Perfect for a tasty weeknight meal!

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Cooking tools:

  • Slow cooker
  • Citrus press
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fork
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Juice from 1 orange (reserve orange peel)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (reserve lime peel)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Corn tortillas, cilantro, lime slices and salsa for serving

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