Carnitas Chicken Recipe

Recipe By Ericas Recipes

Instant pot carnitas chicken is tender pulled chicken with notes of citrus and oregano. Ready in 35 minutes, use this healthy chicken thigh recipe in tacos, burrito bowls, tamales, and more. Perfect for meal prep and lunches

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35minstotal
5minsPrep
30minsCook
35m.total
5m.Prep
30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Carnitas Chicken Recipe

  • 0.21 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of large pieces of fat
  • 0.08 Lime juice and zest
  • 0.08 Orange juice and zest
  • 1/25 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • pinch Good pinch kosher salt
  • 0.08 pinch Fresh cracked pepper
  • 0.17 Cloves garlic minced
  • 0.17 teaspoon Mexican seasoning blend or grill rub of choice
  • 1/50 cup Beer or chicken stock
Nutrition
value
199
calories per serving
14 g Fat17 g Protein2 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    14g
  • Protein
    17g
  • Carbs
    2g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    2g
  • Protein
    17g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    14g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    26mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    1mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    5mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    13mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    26mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    179mg
  • Selenium
    18mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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