Chicken Carnitas Recipe

Recipe By Isabel Eats

These chicken carnitas are the perfect easy dinner for any night of the week. Seasoned with lime juice, cilantro, and spices, this is a healthy meal option for busy families Instructions for making them in the slow cooker and the instant pot are included below

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Non Vegdiet
4hr 10minstotal
10minsPrep
4hr Cook
4hr 10m.total
10m.Prep
4hr Cook
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Ingredients for Chicken Carnitas Recipe

  • 1/4-0.30 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/10 cup Chicken
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lime juice, divided
  • 1/10 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1/5 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1/5 teaspoon Coarse kosher salt
  • 1/20 teaspoon Minced garlic
  • 1/20 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/20 cup Chopped cilantro, for serving
Nutrition
value
278
calories per serving
19 g Fat26 g Protein< 1 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    19g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    < 1g
  • Protein
    26g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    19g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    49mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    289mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    8mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    18mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    42mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    263mg
  • Selenium
    26mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
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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Recipe By Isabel Eats