Shredded Chicken Tacos

Description

Bone and skin are left on the chicken breasts so they’re extra flavorful as they simmer in tomato sauce and a blend of savory seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans Goya Tomato Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Goya White Distilled Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Goya Minced Garlic
  • 3 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon Goya Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Goya Oregano Leaf
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
  • Goya Adobo with Pepper, to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package Goya Corn Tortillas, warmed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Goya Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl
  2. mix together tomato sauce
  3. vinegar
  4. garlic
  5. chili powder
  6. cumin
  7. oregano
  8. and sugar. Season with Adobo; set aside.
  9. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Adobo. Cook chicken
  10. turning once
  11. until light golden brown on both sides
  12. about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato sauce mixture to pan; bring to a boil (be careful
  13. the tomato sauce can splatter). Lower heat to medium low. Simmer
  14. covered
  15. until cooked through (thermometer will register 170 degrees F when inserted into thickest part of breast)
  16. flipping once
  17. about 20 minutes.
  18. Transfer chicken to cutting board; reserve sauce in pan. Remove and discard bones and skin. Using two forks
  19. shred chicken breast. Transfer chicken to skillet with sauce
  20. mixing to combine; continue to cook until sauce reduces and blends into chicken
  21. and mixture begins to caramelize
  22. about 10 minutes more.
  23. Transfer chicken mixture to serving bowl. Spoon into warmed corn tortillas. Garnish with lettuce
  24. tomatoes
  25. avocados and/or onions
  26. if desired. Sprinkle with hot sauce
  27. if desired.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4

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