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Lemon Lime Pulled Chicken Tacos

Pulled chicken with spice and citrus accents
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latin
Keyword chicken tacos, Grilled Chicken recipe, instant pot, lemon, pressure cooker, pulled chicken taco, Recipe, slow cooker, Taco, taco recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6 tacos

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot or slow cooker/Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced (or 2 jalapeños)
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 limes
  • 1 cube chicken biuillon
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup water
  • 6-8 street tacos shells of your choice
  • salsa, cilantro, and cotija cheese (to garnish)

Instructions

  • Place chicken, diced vegetables, spices, and water into the instant pot or slow cooker
  • Squeeze one lemon and one lime over the chicken and cover to cook
  • Note: Modify times and directions to suit your pot
  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker - Use you meat/poultry setting or pressure cook for 50 minutes on high
    Slow cooker - cook on high 4-5 hours, or on low 6-9 hours
    The idea is to cook until the meat is easily shred with two forks
  • Remove chicken from instant pot and place on a plate
  • Shred with two forks and return to the pot
  • Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes (use saute setting on instant pot, adding water if needed to prevent sticking/burning)
  • Drain excess liquid or remove meat with slotted spoon
  • Juice the remaining lemon and lime over the pulled chicken
  • Serve on street taco-sized tortillas and garnish with fresh salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro