Cuban Vaca Frita de Pollo (Shredded Chicken Recipe)

Vaca frita de pollo is an easy-to-make shredded chicken recipe made with Cuban mojo marinade then pan-fried with sautéed onions. Great use for leftover chicken!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded (~3 lbs))
• 1 1/2 cups mojo marinade
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced white onions
• Lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, add the cooked shredded chicken and toss with the mojo marinade. Marinate for at least 20 minutes. The longer the better.
2. 2In a skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions at medium heat until translucent. Add the marinated shredded chicken. Pan fry for about 10 minutes until brown and crispy. Careful not to burn it!
3. 3Transfer the crispy shredded chicken to a plate. Serve with rice, salad, or black beans and rice. Don't forget the squeeze of lime! Enjoy!