Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
A wholesome and halal-friendly slow cooker recipe for tender pulled chicken tacos, perfect for busy families looking for a comforting and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 lbs Halal Chicken Breasts or Thighs
0.5 cup Halal Chicken Broth
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumi
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
To taste Salt and Black Pepper
12 small Corn or Flour Tortillas
Instructions
- Place the halal certified chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker liner in a single layer for even cooking
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken to ensure every bite is seasoned
- Pour the halal chicken broth and fresh lemon juice around the sides of the chicken, taking care not to wash off the spices
- Cover the pot and set the slow cooker to 'Low' for 6 to 7 hours or 'High' for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
- Remove the chicken from the pot and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces
- Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and toss it in the juices for 10 minutes to soak up the liquid
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet and fill each one with a generous portion of the chicken and your favorite halal toppings
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled to provide a bright finish that replaces vinegar.
Toasting your tortillas in a skillet before serving elevates the texture and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days or frozen for up to three months.
If the meat appears dry during reheating, add a splash of halal chicken broth to restore moisture.
Check chicken at the 6-hour mark on the low setting to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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