Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper; set aside
2 lbs chicken
Add all ingredients into Dutch oven; stir
3 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chile powder, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce, ½ cup fresh lime juice
Place chicken in braising liquid
Top with sliced onion and jalapeno (optional)
½ large onion, 1 jalapeno (optional)
Cook on medium-low heat, covered, for about an hour, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F
Remove chicken from Dutch oven; shred; return it to the Dutch oven and allow to cook on low for 30 minutes; use a slotted spoon to remove shredded chicken from the pot
Season to taste with salt and pepper
salt and pepper
Notes
Dark or white meat works great in this recipe. Use boneless, skinless thighs or breasts, or use a combination of the two.
Remove any skin before you cook the chicken (it's easier to remove before )
What is Adobo Sauce?
Adobo sauce is a brownish-red sauce, usually found in canned Chipotle peppers. Look for canned "Chipotle peppers" on the international or Mexican aisle of your grocer.
It has a little heat to it, so if you do not like spicy, you can choose not to include the peppers in the recipe
If you like heat, add the whole can of Chipotle peppers and sauce!
Lime juice:If you don't have fresh limes, use ¼ cup lime juice from concentrate or toss in some orange juice or orange halves.