Taco/Burrito shredded chicken

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Taco/Burrito shredded chicken
 
Serving size: 4 fl. oz.
Recipe category: Main Dishes
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 161 (8% DV)
Fat: 3g (5% DV)
Carbohydrates: 4g (1% DV)
Protein: 30g (59% DV)
Description: Shredded chicken to be used in tacos, burritos or enchiladas
Tags: mexican, taco meat, burrito meat, shredded chicken
Ingredients:  Makes 5 servings (20 fl. oz.)
1-1/2  lb.
 
 
 
1  tablespoon
 
2  tablespoons
 
1  teaspoon
 
1  teaspoon
 
1-1/2  teaspoons
 
3  tablespoons
 
1/4  cup
 

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Directions:  
1
Place chicken, 1/2 med. onion, 2 mashed garlic cloves and sea salt in a pot. Add just enough water to cover the chicken.
2
Bring to a slow boil, cover, lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook until done, about 20 - 25 minutes. If using a whole chicken; cook approximately 50 - 60 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from pot, let cool and shred.If using a whole chicken; remove meat from bones and shred. Reserve 1/2 cup of broth.
4
In a large pan, melt butter over low heat.
5
Add 1 garlic clove minced, other 1/2 onion, pepper, marjoram, cilantro, cumin.
6
Saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in shredded chicken and briefly saute.
8
Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of reserved broth.
9
Salt to taste.
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