In an effort to keep my husband, WD, from setting up residence at any of the numerous taco trucks around town, I decided to venture away from the Old El Paso taco kits that I usually buy and make my own chicken tacos. The corn tortillas and toppings were a no brainer--the simpler, the better. Just a little onion, some monterey jack cheese, sliced avocado and a little cilantro. But I needed a recipe for some really flavorful chicken.
After searching around online I found the perfect recipe for shredded chicken at For the Love of Cooking. Pam has such great recipes including one for Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup that I'd love to try. And if you're looking for cookie recipes, she has many of those to choose from too, and they all look delicious. I'm so glad I found her blog. Now, I just need to find a recipe for Tacos al Pastor and WD can break his addiction to taco trucks for good!
Shredded Chicken (from For the Love of Cooking)
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 TBS onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and boil for 20 minutes (or longer--I've let it boil for an hour before which I blame on Twilight). Shred chicken with 2 forks after they've cooled.
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Sounds really good, I can' always use another good recipe for anything resembling mexican. I made chicken enchiladas a week or so ago, I'm still in good graces!
ReplyDeleteOooo, good recipe! Thanks! I made chicken fajitas for the first time last week, and they were yummy...but I cheated and bought Tyson pre-seasoned chicken strips. lol. (lazy!)
ReplyDeleteThe picture looks so yummy...I would like chicken tacos for breakfast now! :) My fave chicken recipe is chicken cooked in salsa in the slow cooker...my family likes to have it in the fridge at all times sliced and shredded! YUM! I will have to try this recipe and maybe go make some cookies. (I'm hungry can you tell?)
ReplyDeleteStopped by from SITS for some tacos! Sounds good even this early in the morning!
ReplyDeleteMy fam loves tacos. I'll have to give these a try!
ReplyDeleteJust copied it to my recipe folder!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks totally healthy and YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteYes! I cooked all this chicken last night and tried two different sauces which nobody liked. Now I'll take it and make this! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love Chicken tacos and I think I will take your advice and start putting up recipes on Tuesdays...
ReplyDeleteYUM!! this sounds soooo good! I can't wait to make these!!!
ReplyDeleteAli, you just made my day! Thank you for trying my recipe and for all your kind words. I am glad you liked the shredded chicken.
ReplyDeleteTry my Carne Asada recipe - your husband will LOVE you. It's my husband and kids very favorite meal. Thanks again!
oh yum! I had chicken tacos for lunch today, out of the box Trader Joes, they were organic though.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try the shredded chicken. Looks delish. We are big taco fans here!
ReplyDeleteI love chicken tacos! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, yum. I love poached chicken but have never added the spices like cumin to the poaching liquid. I'm SO trying that next time around. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you so much for coming to visit my blog. Today has been so much fun and so lovely to see the response and fun comments. I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoyed my blog and come back to visit soon!
Sounds yummy, I'm always trying to make my shredded chicken more flavorful...I'm going to have to give this a shot.
ReplyDeleteYUM!!! =)
ReplyDeletestopping by from sits.
ReplyDeletethis looks and sounds good!!
Sounds yummy and easy.
ReplyDeletei do love your recipes :-)
ReplyDeleteoh YUMMY YUM YUM!
ReplyDeleteI usually reserve the cooking liquid and freeze until next time I'm ready to make this kind of chicken--- it keeps adding flavor until it's some of the best stock you've ever had.
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