Weeknight Chicken Carnitas
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 t. onion powder
- 1 t. oregano
- 1 t. smoked paprika
- 1 t. chili powder
- ½ t. cinnamon
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 t. salt and ½ t. pepper
- 2 T. oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 oranges, zest and juice
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- Serve with hot sauce, diced red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with the onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and spread out in a single layer. Cook without disturbing until the chicken is getting brown and crisp on the bottom. Turn the chicken over to brown the other side the same way
- Stir in the garlic, lime and onion zest, lime and onion juice and cook for a minute or two. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over rice or with tortillas.