{"id":"6944c061-71fe-4073-a4a6-8a1d0b3927a1","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6944c061-71fe-4073-a4a6-8a1d0b3927a1","source_url":"https://theskinnyishdish.com/slow-cooker-chicken-carnitas/","title":"Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas","description":"Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas are so easy that anyone can make them! Broiling them after removing from the slow cooker makes them lightly browned, a little crispy, and extra delicious. Perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, and burrito bowls!","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT5M","image_url":"https://theskinnyishdish.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd_chickencarnitas_8.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 lbs chicken breast, raw","item":"chicken breast, raw","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 large onion (thinly sliced into rings )","item":"large onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced into rings"},{"text":"3/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium","item":"chicken broth, low sodium","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"juice of two limes ((about 1/4 cup))","item":"juice of two limes ((about 1/4 cup))"},{"text":"juice of one orange ((about 1/4 cup))","item":"juice of one orange ((about 1/4 cup))"},{"text":"1 tsp cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp coarse kosher salt ((reduce by half if using fine salt or table salt))","item":"coarse kosher salt ((reduce by half if using fine salt or table salt))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"bay leaf","item":"bay leaf"},{"text":"1-2 chipotle peppers from the can ((use 1 for less spice or 2 for more spice))","item":"chipotle peppers from the can ((use 1 for less spice or 2 for more spice))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2},{"text":"2 tbsp adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers","item":"adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"cooking spray (avocado or coconut oil spray will work best with high cooking temps. )","item":"cooking spray","preparation":"avocado or coconut oil spray will work best with high cooking temps."}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place chicken breast in a slow cooker followed the rest of the ingredients on the list except for cooking spray. Stir together well and set slow cooker to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours."},{"number":2,"text":"When the chicken is done gently pull apart the cooked chicken breast, but do not shred. Spread out onto a sheet pan that's been lined with aluminum foil and then sprayed with cooking spray."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove about 3/4 of cooking juices from the slow cooker and pour all over the top of the chicken. Spray the top of the chicken with a little bit more of cooking spray."},{"number":4,"text":"Broil for 5-10 minutes or until you get lightly browned edges on the chicken. Serve with tacos, burritos, salads, or burrito bowls! Enjoy!"},{"number":5,"text":"optional: sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze with extra lime."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T09:45:29.569231+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T09:45:29.569231+00:00"}