Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos

Tacos always keep the family running home for dinner. Here's a new take on classic pulled chicken tacos made with chicken thighs, a hint of sweet orange, tangy lime, and savory soy sauce. There's minimal chopping and prep work, so you can get out of the kitchen fast. Use a slow cooker liner in this recipe to make clean-up even easier. Top each taco with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 medium limes, juiced
• 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or mix of thighs and breasts)
• ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper, divided
• 1 small bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves coarsely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, cut in half and seeded
• 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 4-quart to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds Slow Cooker Liner.

Step 2

Trim any large pieces of fat from chicken thighs. Season chicken with 1/2 of the salt and pepper; add to slow cooker.

Step 3

Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, and remaining salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently with a wooden or silicone spoon to combine.

Step 4

Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or High for 2 to 3 hours, until chicken is done.

Step 5

Carefully remove the lid to allow steam to escape. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a large bowl or cutting board. Shred into bite-sized chunks. Chicken should easily shred when it is cooked through.

Step 6

Ladle out some juice from the slow cooker, leaving enough to mix with shredded chicken.

Step 7

Spoon shredded chicken back into the lined slow cooker. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and cumin, if necessary.

Step 8

Serve in warmed tortillas with desired toppings.