Description
Delicious Chicken Birria Tacos made with tender shredded chicken and flavorful spices, served in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced onion (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken thighs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the broth and spices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast each corn tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a few dried guajillo or ancho chilies to the pot while cooking.
- If you prefer a crispy taco, fry the assembled tacos in a little oil until golden brown on both sides before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg