How To Make Pulled Chicken with Charred-Lime Guac & Crispy Skin
The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 limes, halved
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Tortillas, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat your grill or smoker to 250°F (120°C). Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Place the chicken thighs skin side up on the grill or smoker. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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While the chicken is cooking, preheat a grill pan over high heat. Place the lime halves cut side down on the grill pan and cook until charred, about 2-3 minutes.
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In a bowl, mash the avocado with the juice of the charred limes. Stir in the diced red onion, jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove the chicken from the grill or smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and set aside.
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Use two forks to shred the chicken meat.
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Serve the pulled chicken on tortillas, topped with the charred-lime guacamole and crispy chicken skin.
Nutrition
- Calories : 390kcal
- Total Fat : 25g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 115mg
- Sodium : 255mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 30g
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