Description
Delicious Chicken Birria Tacos that are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, finely 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
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced onion (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a large pot along with the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired.
- Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot, mixing it well with the flavorful broth.
- In a separate skillet, warm each corn tortilla over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous scoop of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top the tacos with fresh cilantro and diced onion.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos before enjoying.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- For extra flavor, you can add cheese or avocado as toppings.
- These tacos are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg