Mexican Chicken Recipes

This flavorful, easy shredded Mexican chicken comes together in 30 minutes, start to finish and is perfect for filling tacos, burritos, taquitos, or loading up on nachos or even into a salad.

Tender and flavorful shredded chicken that is perfect for adding to all your favorite Mexican and Tex Mex dishes. This chicken is perfect for loading into tortillas for tacos, burritos and enchiladas. It can also be used on top of nachos or a salad. Some reasons why this chicken is the best shredded chicken out there:

Easy Shredded Mexican Chicken

Quick and easy this tender, flavorful shredded Mexican style chicken comes together in 30 minutes! Thanks to using a cooking method that includes searing and poaching this chicken is moist and tender. All seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs that make this chicken perfect for loading into tacos, burritos or using on nachos.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1, calories 151 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 684 mg, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, unSaturated Fat 3 g

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients to make the chicken taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
2. Coat the chicken on both sides with the chicken taco seasoning.
3. Drizzle the olive oil and heat in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the chicken and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Pour in the chicken stock. Cover the skillet and let the chicken cook in the broth for about 15-20 minutes, until the chicken registers 165 degrees internally and is cooked through.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet, shred using a fork, then return to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the remaining sauce in the skillet. Let sit and keep warm on low heat for about 3-5 minutes, to get good flavor throughout the chicken.

Mexican Chicken Breast

Mexican chicken breast is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It’s easy to prep with a quick marinade before cooking on the stove, air fryer, or oven.

Prep: 25min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 chicken breast, calories 337 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 403.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Saturated Fat 2.3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 51.2 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instruction:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and all seasoning including chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss well to coat. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight in the fridge. You can also combine everything into a large Ziploc bag and press the seasoning around the chicken to coat.
2. When ready to cook, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side. The internal temperature for the chicken should reach 165F as read on a meat thermometer. Turn off the heat and cover the lid. Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes. Air fryer instructions: You can also cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer at 350F for 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer.
3. You can bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer.
4. Serve as it over a plate of rice. You can also transfer the chicken breasts onto a cutting board and slice or dice them into smaller pieces to use in Chicken Tacos or serve over salad.

The Best Grilled Chicken For Tacos, Burritos, or Salads

Charred and Tender grilled or chicken spiced with a special blend of homemade taco seasoning can be grilled or cooked in a skillet on the stove-top. It’s delicious in tacos, burritos, on salads, or for meal-prep!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Boneless, Skinless chicken thighs or breasts (we prefer thighs )
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon corn starch (optional)

Instruction:

1. Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, spices, and cornstarch to a large bowl or zip-seal bag.
2. Place in fridge and let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
3. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Place chicken on a grill or pan heated to medium-high heat. Let chicken cook until it is no longer pink on the inside, about 6-7 minutes per side (or until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
4. Serve chicken in tacos, burritos, on salads or rice.

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FAQ

What is Mexican chicken made of?

What to have with Mexican chicken?

• 1 – Mexican Coleslaw.
• 2 – Corn on the cob.
• 3 – Mexican Rice.
• 4 – Corn Tortillas.
• 5 – Guacamole.
• 6 – Mexican Cornbread.
• 7 – Black Beans with Rice.

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