Borracho Chicken Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with the irresistible flavors of Borracho Chicken Crock Pot! This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender chicken thighs with the bold, tangy kick of beer—pale lager or Mexican favorites like Corona or Modelo—infused with zesty salsa, savory spices, and a hint of garlic. The result is a juicy, flavor-packed shredded chicken that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or a classic rice bowl. With just 15 minutes of prep and a set-it-and-forget-it cooking method, this dish is an effortless way to bring restaurant-quality Mexican-inspired cuisine to your table. Top it with fresh cilantro and a spritz of lime for a bright, citrusy finish, and get ready to savor every bite of this melt-in-your-mouth crowd-pleaser! Perfect for family meals, easy entertaining, or meal-prep, this slow cooker chicken recipe is a must-try. Keywords: borracho chicken, slow cooker, crock pot chicken recipe, Mexican shredded chicken, beer-infused recipes, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred or boneless)
- 12 oz Beer (pale lager or Mexican beer such as Corona or Modelo)
- 1 cup Salsa (mild, medium, or hot depending on your preference)
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 Lime, quartered (for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker (crock pot).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beer, salsa, chicken broth, diced onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the liquid and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crock pot to soak up the flavorful juices for another 10-15 minutes.
For serving, top the chicken with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve over rice, with tortillas, or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.5 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 780 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 3683 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 191.0 g | 382% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2735 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
