Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas with Chedz Topping – Courtesy of Susan Hall

Make this slow cooker chicken carnitas and add Chedz crumbs toppings to kick it up a cheesy notch for a Cinco de Mayo party or quiet family dinner.

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Chedz Slow Cooker Carnitas - Courtesy of Susan Hall
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  1. Add the first 9 ingredients in a slow cooker: chicken, broth, onion, garlic, chipotle, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Add lime juice if preferred. Gently toss to combine.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is completely tender and shreds easily with a fork. If you prefer that the chicken be more crispy, you can transfer the meat into a baking pan, pour the juice on top and broil for 5-10 minutes. We skip this step.
  3. Serve on tacos, burritos, salads, rice, etc.
  4. Crush the Chedz sticks into fine crumbs using a rolling pin, Magic Bullet or food processor. Sprinkle to taste for an extra cheesy crunch.
  5. Garnish with cilantro if preferred.
Recipe Notes

The chicken can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or frozen in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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Turkey Chili Recipe with Chedz – Courtesy of Natalie Craig

This divine turkey chili recipe with Chedz is great after Thanksgiving leftovers, cold days and on game days.  You can also substitute chicken.  Chedz goes well crumbled on top of chilis and soups or add the sticks directly on top!  In either form, it makes chilis and soups more exciting to the palette!

chedz with homemade turkey chili

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Turkey Chili Recipe - Courtesy of Natalie Craig
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  1. Cook onion and peppers in oil until soft, 5-10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, coriander and oregano. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. If making with cooked turkey, go to the next step. If using uncooked chicken, add broth, chicken and beans to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (15-20 mins). Remove chicken to cool, then shred using 2 forks.
  3. Add turkey (or chicken) to heated broth and stir in salsa verde, lime juice and cilantro. Heat through.
  4. Right before serving, add Chedz crumbs or sticks on top and enjoy!
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Chedz Ground Chicken or Turkey Burger – Courtesy of Carey Angerer (San Francisco, CA)

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Chedz Ground Chicken or Turkey Burger - Courtesy of Carey Angerer (San Francisco, CA)
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
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Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
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  1. Finely crush Chedz into crumbs like consistency (wine bottles work great or food processor)
  2. Combine ground chicken (or turkey), granulated garlic, paprika, cumin, chilli powder, Chedz crumbs, egg and olive oil in a large bowl until well mixed - it will seem loose but tighten up when cooked
  3. Form 4-5 burger patties - make them a little thinner in the middle and thicker on the edges to ensure an evenly cooked patty
  4. Grill for 7-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 165 degrees
  5. Serve on toasted sesame burger buns with your favorite burger toppings and condiments
  6. WINE PAIRING TIPS Red Fragrant, fruity Pinot Noir: 2006 Carmel Road Monterey White Fruity, peach-inflected Pinot Gris: 2007 King Estate Signature ENJOY!
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