Comments on: Mexican Shredded Chicken

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:35:34 +0000

In reply to Kristyn.

So glad you liked it!

By: Kristyn

Kristyn — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:41:25 +0000

My husband and ten-year old son loved this, and I’ll be making it again.

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:12:32 +0000

In reply to Carol.

So glad you liked it! I’ve recently started using this marinade on whole boneless skinless chicken thighs and broiling them for 5-6 minutes on each side as an alternative to the skillet – it’s great if your stovetop burners are full!

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:08:40 +0000

Fantastic recipe. I have made this several times now, exactly as written….thank you so much for such an easy, flavorful way to make Mexican shredded chicken that can be used in a variety of ways!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:11:50 +0000

In reply to Carmen.

So glad you liked it!

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:10:14 +0000

So good!!! I make this a few times a month

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:01:49 +0000

In reply to Mercedes.

So glad you liked it! Love the idea of using orange juice here.

By: Mercedes

Mercedes — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:57:08 +0000

I’ve made this multiple times and it’s always a crowd pleaser! The first time I made it I didn’t have lime so I used 1/4cup orange juice and it was so delicious that I’ve never even tried it with lime! I will also grill it in the summer months. The best chicken taco recipe in my opinion :)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:04:03 +0000

In reply to Monisha Reddy.

So glad you liked it!

By: Monisha Reddy

Monisha Reddy — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:35:32 +0000

Absolutely delicious!!

only marinaded it for 10 minutes and it was finger licking good !
a keeper for sure!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:44:35 +0000

In reply to Jenn Lucas.

So glad you liked it!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:37:08 +0000

In reply to Sara.

So glad you liked it!

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:12:21 +0000

I tried this recipe for the first time last night and oh my gosh it was so good! I added it to a “Mexican bowl” and it reminded me so much of Chipotle’s chicken. Love it and definitely recommend giving it a try!

By: Jenn Lucas

Jenn Lucas — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:25:54 +0000

I have made this recipe countless times and it is now my favorite go-to!! Absolutely delicious and easy to make. :)

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:16:04 +0000

In reply to Kees.

Kosher salt is just an ingredient, a coarse salt that is referred to as “Kosher” (historically used to draw blood out of meat to make the meat kosher) even though the salt is technically not “kosher.” Glad you liked the recipe!

By: Kees

Kees — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:29:52 +0000

Delicious! The salt is not kosher, which is used to extract blood from meat. Blood is not kosher.

Thanks for the recipe!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:34:08 +0000

In reply to Dane.

So glad you liked it!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:13:39 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Capwell.

So glad you liked it! I like using chicken thighs the best for this, too.

By: Elizabeth Capwell

Elizabeth Capwell — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:51:59 +0000

I used this recipe for enchiladas and it was a big hit! I made it with chicken thighs because they’re more moist and flavorful.

By: Dane

Dane — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:44:47 +0000

Excellent authentic chicken! Thank you very much we loved it!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:52:48 +0000

In reply to Kelli.

So glad you liked it! Great idea to make a sauce out of the leftover marinade!

By: Elizabeth Lindemann

Elizabeth Lindemann — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:21:08 +0000

In reply to Dee.

I have not but if you do, I highly recommend taking the time to sear it on the outside first, since that crispy browned outer layer is so good. Honestly, by the time you’re done searing it, it will almost be cooked so the slow cooker will kind of become a moot point.

HOWEVER, I have broiled this chicken with great success. I just broil for about 5 minutes on each side (this will depend on the heat of your broiler, gas and electric heat very differently, so keep an eye on it!) if you don’t want to deal with a skillet and all the splatter that comes with it! Just marinate the chicken (I recommend thighs) and broil, then once it’s done and nicely browned you can shred or chop it.

By: Dee

Dee — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:37:24 +0000

In reply to The at home cook.

Hi…has anyone tried this in a crockpot? Thanks

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:26:32 +0000

Very good recipe! I grilled the chicken on high heat. After I put them on the grill, I took the rest of the marinade (that I doubled)and put it in my Instant Pot on sauté to cook it (since it had raw meat in it) and added water as needed. Rested the chicken for five minutes, then cut the chicken into strips and stirred into the sauce that was now on the warm setting and was perfect to keep warm and for entertaining. All my guests loved it! Making again for sure!!