Description
These Cozy Chicken Breast Carnitas bring all the traditional flavors of a Mexican feast to your table with a healthy, lean twist. Each bite offers a vibrant explosion of fresh lime, citrus, and aromatic spices, while skipping the heavy lard and using clean ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Chicken Breasts
3 tbsp Avocado Oil
1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
4–5 large Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp Ground Cumi
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into large chunks
- Whisk together cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Rub mixture over chicke
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes each side
- Add orange juice, lime juice, and honey/maple syrup. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes
- Shred the chicken using two forks
- Wipe the skillet, add remaining avocado oil, and crisp shredded chicken in a single layer for 3-5 minutes
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving
Notes
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after simmering before shredding for better moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg