This is an all-purpose chicken filling that could be used in all kinds of mexican dishes. I used this as a filling for tamales but it would be great in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc. The shredded chicken is pretty simple to make and has a nice sweet and spicy flavor. I only added the corn for the tamales so that is an optional ingredient.
Tex-Mex Shredded Chicken
(Makes 6-7 cups)
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Ingredients:
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1 small chicken
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2 tbsp oil
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1 small yellow onion, chopped finely
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp chili powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tbsp cumin
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1 tbsp oregano
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1/2 lemon, juice
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2 tbsp honey
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1 cup tomato puree or sauce
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1/2 cup sweet corn (optional)
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place chicken in a pot and cover with water.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
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Shred the chicken.
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Heat the oil in a pan.
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Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
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Add the shredded chicken, honey, lemon, corn, oregano, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and cook for 5-10 minutes.