Name: Slow Cooker Spicy Shredded Mexican Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 1/4 cups (about 20 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup finely minced chipotles plus sauce from canned chipotles in adobo; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; Juice of 3 limes; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Taco fixings such as tortillas, chopped tomatoes, queso fresco, and additional cilantro, to serve.

Ingredients

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2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 1/4 cups (about 20 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup finely minced chipotles plus sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
Juice of 3 limes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Taco fixings such as tortillas, chopped tomatoes, queso fresco, and additional cilantro, to serve.

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Instructions

In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine the chicken, crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt.
Cover and cook on low until the chicken can be easily shredded, about 4-5 hours.
Shred the chicken and mix into the sauce. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Use as a filling for enchiladas, burritos, or tacos.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hours