Description
Juicy shredded chicken braised in a rich adobo sauce, folded into crispy, cheese-filled tortillas, and served with a savory consomé for dipping — these chicken birria tacos bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table
Ingredients
Chicken thighs
Dried guajillo, ancho, arbol chiles
Tomatoes, onion, garlic
Oaxacan cheese, tortillas
Apple cider vinegar, chicken broth
Cumin, coriander, cloves, bay leaves
Instructions
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Toast spices and chiles
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Sear chicken
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Make adobo sauce
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Braise chicken
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Assemble and fry tacos
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Serve with consomé
Notes
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No dried chiles? Substitute with 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce or use ground chili powder blends to mimic the flavor.
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Make it ahead: The braised chicken and adobo sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store separately and assemble tacos fresh.
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Freeze-friendly: Shredded birria chicken freezes well for up to 2 months. Freeze consomé separately in portions for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Trending recipes
- Method: Braising, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos + 1/4 cup consomé
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg