Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe

Name: Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns (may sub 1 teaspoon ground pepper); 1 tablespoon cumin seeds (may sub 1 tsp ground); 1 tablespoon coriander seeds (may sub 1 tsp ground); 6 whole cloves (may sub ¼ teaspoon ground); 1/2 cinnamon stick smashed/broken up (sub ¼ teaspoon ground); 1 yellow onion, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 6 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed; 4 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed; 1 chili de arbol, stem and seeds removed; 4 vine-ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped (or Roma tomatoes); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 bay leaves; 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 12-14 corn tortillas (like La Tortilla Factory); 12 ounces Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella separated into strings; ½ white onion chopped; ¼ cup cilantro minced; 1-2 tablespoons lime juice; pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h

Birria tacos have taken the culinary world by storm, and for good reason. These flavorful, juicy, and slightly spicy tacos are a true delight for the taste buds. Traditionally made with beef, this Chicken Birria Tacos recipe offers a delicious twist for those who prefer poultry. Get ready to savor the rich, savory goodness of chicken birria wrapped in warm, crispy tortillas. Let's dive into this mouthwatering Mexican dish.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:16:07 GMT