south-o-the-border essentials:spicy pulled chicken

Name: South-o-the-Border Essentials:Spicy Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 5 or 6 medium skinless, bone in, chicken thighs; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil; 1 cup(s) salsa, your favorite; 1 or 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 7, 2017

Okay, you’ve got a hankering for some pulled-chicken tacos, or perchance a nice chimichanga; however, you don’t want to put some chicken into the slow cooker and wait 5 or 6 hours for it to be ready for pulling. You want it good, and you want it fast… You want it NOW!!! Well, here you go… Great tasting spicy pulled chicken in 30 to 45 minutes. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 5

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
5 or 6 medium skinless, bone in, chicken thighs
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 cup salsa, your favorite
1 or 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

How To Make south-o-the-border essentials:spicy pulled chicken

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 4

Add the oil to a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat (I prefer a Dutch oven).
Step 5

Add the chicken to the pot.
Step 6

Slightly brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 7

Chef’s Tip: We are not trying to sear the chicken, just give it a bit of color.
Step 8

Add the salsa and the lime juice to the pot.
Step 9

Allow the mixture to come up to a simmer.
Step 10

Reduce the heat to medium, and then cover.
Step 11

Chef's Note: Allow the dish to cook at a slow simmer, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken can be easily shredded.
Step 12

Chef’s Note: Halfway through the cooking process, turn the chicken pieces over.
Step 13

Allow the chicken to cool, and then remove from the bone, shred, and return to the sauce.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Use this chicken in any dish that requires shredded Mexican chicken. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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