Chicken or Mushroom Carnitas
Serve on flour tortillas or rice and top with chopped fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and fresh squeezed lime juice.
Cuisine
Mexican
Cooking Method:
Crockpot
,
Oven
Protein:
Chicken
,
Vegetarian
Diet
Dairy-Free
,
Vegetarian
Class
Change Your Life
Servings
8
servings
Servings
8
servings
Ingredients
2
lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts
OR 2 portobella mushrooms, sliced ¼ inch thick
1
red onion
sliced in ¼ inch strips
1
tablespoon
soy sauce
1
lime for juice
about 2 tablespoons
1
orange (for juice)
about 1/4 cup
1/4
cup
olive oil
3/4
teaspoons
garlic powder
3/4
teaspoons
cumin
1/2
teaspoon
oregano
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/4
teaspoon
paprika
Materials
1
gallon-sized freezer bag
1
piece
parchment paper (not needed until day of cooking)
for oven preparation
Recipe Notes
To Freeze and Cook Later
Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.
Add all ingredients to your freezer bag.
Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze.
To Cook in Crockpot
Cook on “low” setting for 3-4 hours.
To Cook in Oven (for a crispier texture)
Preheat oven to 400°.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and pour contents of freezer bag onto the sheet pan, being sure to spread in a single layer.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Once slightly crispy on the edges, but still juicy, remove from the oven.