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Spicy Shredded Harissa Chicken

An incredibly easy and flavorful recipe for spicy shredded chicken, perfect for meal prep, bowls, or wraps. Made with just a few ingredients in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup mild Harissa sauce I like Mina brand

Method
 

Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Season the chicken with the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in a slow cooker, pour the harissa over the chicken, and cover. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
Pressure Cooker Directions
  1. Season the chicken with the cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken in the pressure cooker, pour the harissa over the chicken and cook high pressure 20 minutes. Quick or natural release then shred with two forks. If using frozen chicken breasts, cook 25 minutes.

Notes

This versatile shredded chicken is great served over brown rice, cauliflower rice, chickpeas, or in a salad. You can also use it in wraps or tacos. Optionally, serve with a dollop of Tzatziki sauce to balance the spice.