Chef R.Mac's Citrus Chicken Carnitas

6 Servings
Chicken
Mexican
Sweet Savory Light Chicken Mexican

1 tablespoon ter
1 medium on chopped
1 large nge quartered
1 large e quartered
1/3 cup dark wn sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons li powder
1 tablespoon sauce
1 cup water
4 cken breasts
1 tablespoon fresh antro finely chopped
1 salt and per

1. Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. 3. Add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder. 4. Add juice from orange and lime. Place remaining peel along outer perimeter of the pan. 5. Add chicken to center of the pan. Braise until cooked through, turning occasionally. 6. Reduce liquid to a glaze. 7. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the pan. Stir so that cooking liquid coats the chicken. 8. Transfer to serving dish. Include orange and lime peels for presentation. Sprinkle with cilantro to add additional color. 9. Build taco style using tortillas and sour cream.


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