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Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas

Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas

With these Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas, your home will be filled with the comforting aroma of spices simmering, leading to a dish that is both rustic and deeply satisfying.

  • Total Time: 34 minute
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 bottle beer (or chicken stock, if preferred)

1 small white onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chipotle powder (or 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced)

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2–4 fresh limes

Instructions

  • Set Up the Slow Cooker: Add chicken, beer (or stock), onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, pepper, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

  • Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily.

  • Preheat the Broiler: Prepare a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat broiler to high.

  • Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken and shred with forks into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to the baking sheet in an even layer, leaving juices behind.

  • First Broil: Place under broiler, about two racks down, for 5–6 minutes until edges start to crisp.

  • Moisten and Crisp Again: Pour ½ cup cooking liquid over chicken, toss, and broil another 5 minutes. Repeat once more with another ½ cup of broth.

  • Final Touch: Drizzle with fresh lime juice, toss again, and serve immediately.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: : 6–8 hours (low) or 4–5 hours (high)