For the chicken:

Instant Pot/ Ninja Foodi

• For best results, pound your chicken thighs using a meat tenderizer, then sprinkle on taco seasoning and salt. Spray the Instant Pot with cooking oil spray and then add in ½ T olive oil. Then set the Instant Pot to saute and, working in batches, sear the chicken thighs, adding in an additional ½ T of olive oil, as needed. With the last batch, add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
• Add all chicken thighs to the pot. Mix lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth and pour over chicken. Lock your lid.
• Then set your IP for 15 minutes on manual pressure. After cooktime, do a 6 minute natural pressure release before doing a quick release. Stir in cilantro and shred chicken.
• Optional - if you like spicy/smoky carnitas, add 1-2 teaspoons (or more) of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce after cooktime. They come in a can and they are super spicy, so just add a small amount to start. The flavor is really delicious with the citrus and taco seasoning, but it's not for everyone!
• If you want a crispier meat, it's very simple to use your Mealthy CrispLid or Ninja Foodi to Crisp your Carnitas for a few minutes before serving! This is actually one of my FAV ways to use my CrispLid!
• OR Preheat your broiler to high heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove carnitas from the pot and place on a greased or lined baking sheet. Drizzle with some of the cooking juice and 1 T olive oil. Broil until edges are crispy (about 5 minutes), then drizzle with more cooking juice.
• Serve with Peach Salsa, red cabbage, and greek yogurt with lime (if desired)

Slow Cooker

• For best results, pound your chicken thighs using a meat tenderizer, then sprinkle on taco seasoning and salt. Spray a large pan with cooking oil spray and then add in ½ T olive oil. Then set the Instant Pot to saute and, working in batches, sear the chicken thighs, adding in an additional ½ T of olive oil, as needed. With the last batch, add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
• Add all chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Mix lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth and pour over chicken. Set for 4-8 hours on low.
• Stir in cilantro and shred chicken.
• Optional - if you like spicy/smoky carnitas, add 1-2 teaspoons (or more) of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce after cooktime. They come in a can and they are super spicy, so just add a small amount to start. The flavor is really delicious with the citrus and taco seasoning, but it's not for everyone!
• Follow broiling steps above (step 5 and 6) if desired, then serve with Peach Salsa, red cabbage, and greek yogurt with lime (if desired).

For the Peach Salsa:

• Mix ingredients for salsa and set aside until carnitas are ready. That's it!