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Spicy Chicken Birria Tacos: Savor This Flavorful Recipe!

Spicy Chicken Birria Tacos are a flavorful and savory dish made with tender shredded chicken, a rich sauce, and served in warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 3 dried guajillo peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 2 dried ancho peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the guajillo and ancho peppers and simmer for about 10 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine the softened peppers, onion, garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the chicken thighs and pour the blended sauce over them. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover and cook 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 combine with the sauce.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast each corn tortilla 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 a squeeze of lime juice.
  7. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of chili powder to the sauce.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve with a side of Mexican rice or refried beans.

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