Go Back
+ servings
admin_w09170lj

Chicken Birria Tacos: Discover This Flavorful Recipe!

Chicken Birria Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish made with tender shredded chicken, spices, and served in warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onion for topping
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the pot, followed by chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to coat in the sauce.
  5. In a separate skillet, heat the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
  6. To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
  7. Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices and vinegar for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but thighs will yield a juicier result.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!