Keto Mexican Chicken

This keto Mexican chicken is a recipe for flavorful shredded chicken seasoned with Mexican spices. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s packed with flavor.

A simple keto recipe made in 30 minutes or less. The chicken is seared and poached for a moist, tender chicken.

At only 1 net carb per serving,  it’s a keto chicken recipe that is virtually carb-free!

Creating low-carb meals that the whole family will embrace is always a goal of mine. After all, no one wants to cook two separate meals for their family.

Since anything Mexican is considered a popular recipe in our home, it’s the best way to keep everyone happy, and it’s a great option for this busy momma.

Be sure to check out our entire collection of keto chicken recipes for more delicious options as well as our keto Tex Mex recipes!

Low-Carb Mexican Chicken

This low-carb Mexican chicken is the perfect base for so many different keto-friendly Mexican dishes. The best part

Add the shredded chicken to your favorite low-carb tortilla or lettuce wrap.

Or place the Mexican shredded keto chicken in a casserole dish and load it up with keto diet approved toppings like; green chilis, green onions, cheddar cheese, and sour cream for easy keto Mexican food the entire family will approve of!

You can even add this Mexican shredded chicken to a simple salad for a light keto dinner recipe. Honestly, the options are endless.

The best part is that it’s all possible with simple ingredients.

It’s a keto recipe that will make meal prep a delicious breeze.

Ingredients Needed To Make A Keto Mexican Chicken

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The following are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page along with the nutritional information.

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken breast or chicken thighs that are skinless and boneless
• Low sodium chicken stock
• Chili powder
• Paprika powder
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cumin powder
• Ground black pepper
• Dried oregano
• Olive oil

How To Make Keto Mexican Shredded Chicken

Making this recipe for Mexican keto chicken is pretty straightforward.

You’ll start by combining the dry seasonings in a small bowl. The spices are basically chicken taco seasonings. 

Then, you’ll need to coat the chicken on both sides well with the dry taco seasoning.

Next, it’s time to cook the chicken breasts in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat.

Allow the chicken to sear for a few minutes on each side. Then, pour the chicken stock into the skillet and cover.

You’ll be poaching the chicken in the seasoned broth. It’s a great way to infuse more flavor into your chicken while keeping it nice and juicy.

Cook the chicken in the broth for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The chicken should reach 165 degrees on an instant thermometer to be considered safe to eat. 

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and shred the chicken using two forks, an electric mixer, or a stand-up mixer.

Then, return the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir well to coat the chicken with the remaining sauce in the skillet.

How To Shred Chicken Quickly

I am including three ways you can shred your chicken easily. Having these quick techniques is a good idea if you plan on making a double or triple batch of this recipe.

• Two-Forks– Once the chicken is fully cooked, you’ll shred the chicken by taking it out of the pan and using the two-fork method, where you hold one end of the chicken while you pull the other fork across the flesh of the chicken until it shreds.
• Food Processor: If you have a large food processor, this method works like a charm. Simply add the chicken and process until it shreds.
• Stand-up Mixer/Hand Mixer– You can also shred the chicken in a stand-up mixer with the paddle attachment or a handheld one. This happens to be my favorite since it’s so quick.

How To Store Shredded Chicken

Making this recipe ahead of time is the perfect way to prep your meals.

Once the shredded chicken has completely cooled, simply store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to 8 weeks.

I recommend you portion out what you’ll use and freeze it in the appropriate sizes this way you can simply grab the cooked and seasoned chicken and use it in your favorite keto Mexican dishes.

More Keto Mexican Dishes To Try

The following are some other low-carb Mexican recipes to try soon.

• Keto chicken enchilada cauliflower rice casserole
• Keto Mexican cauliflower rice and chicken
• Keto Mexican chicken casserole
• Keto Mexican picadillo
• Keto Mexican skillet
• Keto chicken taco casserole

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