Juicy Pulled Chipotle Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Onion (Finely diced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (Grated)
• 3 Bell peppers (Thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 2.5 tbsp Chipotle paste (Add a little more if you prefer a hotter result; spice level varies by brand)
• 1 tbsp Tomato purée
• 300 ml Chicken stock
• 12 Boneless skinless chicken thighs (Use whole)
• Olive oil (A drizzle)
• Salt (To season, then to taste)
• Black pepper (To season)
• Water (A splash, if you want the sauce thinner)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely dice the onion, grate the garlic, and thinly slice the bell peppers.

2. 2

   Set a large, shallow casserole dish over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

3. 3

   Add the onion and bell peppers. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened.

4. 4

   Add the garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, chipotle paste, and tomato purée. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant and slightly darkened. Chipotle paste varies in heat by brand; add a little more if you like a hotter dish.

5. 5

   Add the whole chicken thighs to the pan and pour in the chicken stock. Season with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, cover with a lid, and cook at a high simmer for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the lid and cook for a further 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly and looks glossy. For more than 6 portions, cooking will take longer. The sauce may seem quite loose; the shredded chicken will absorb much of the liquid.

8. 8

   Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pan.

9. 9

   Stir the shredded chicken and vegetables together until everything is coated in the smoky sauce. Add a splash of water if you want it saucier, or let the sauce reduce further for a thicker result.

10. 10

    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt.

11. 11

    To prepare ahead, let the chicken cool to room temperature, then spoon it into a container and refrigerate until needed.

Notes

Serve in tacos, rice bowls, or toasties. The source gives no specific reheating instructions. The quantity for a drizzle of olive oil and the optional splash of water is not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• spicy
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• stovetop
• make-ahead
• taco-filling