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Chicken Birria Tacos: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!

Savory Chicken Tacos with Broth, perfect for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Add the chicken thighs, chicken broth, and apple cider vinegar to the pot.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until chicken is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot, mixing with the broth.
  7. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat until soft and flexible.
  8. Fill each tortilla with the shredded chicken mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
  9. Serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the spices for a few hours before cooking.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or using a spicier variety.
  • These tacos can be served with a side of broth for dipping.

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