The Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe for this dish is a family favorite and can be served as an appetizer or main course. Chicken birria tacos are made with shredded chicken, braised in a sauce of dried chili pods, garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano. Served on corn tortillas with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro leaves. This is one of my absolute favorite Mexican dishes to make!
What Is Chicken Birria Tacos?
Chicken Birria Tacos is a traditional Mexican dish made with goat or beef. Chicken birria tacos is a variation of the dish made with chicken. The chicken is made in a sauce of dried chili pods, garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano.
There are many different stories about the origins of chicken birria tacos. One story claims that the dish was created in Jalisco, Mexico, by Birri. Another story claims that the dish was created in Guadalajara, Mexico, by Javier Andrade. However, it first became popular in the city of Mexico City.
Birria chicken tacos are best served with diced white onion and fresh cilantro leaves. Some people like to serve them with lime wedges, radishes, canned pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, or pico de gallo.
Serving
This Recipe Serves 6 People.
Time
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, skinned and deboned chicken thighs or chicken legs,
- 1 tablespoon of salt,
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil chicken broth to cover the chicken,
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced,
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped,
- 2 tablespoons of chicken seasoning chicken bouillon powder with chicken seasoning or chicken broth cubes work just as well,
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano,
- 4 dried red chili pods, stemmed and seeded,
- 1 tablespoon of cumin,
- limes wedges to garnish white onion to garnish fresh cilantro leaves to garnish.
Instructions
- Rinse chicken and pat dry chicken thighs chicken legs with a paper towel. Place chicken in a large pot, add chicken broth to cover the chicken by 1 inch, add salt, garlic, onion, chile pods, seasoning spices, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat until the liquid simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from cooking broth. Take chicken out of bones. You can save the cooking broth to use in other recipes.
- It freezes well but if not, discard it after removing the chicken, let cool for 5 minutes, then shred. You can use two forks to pull the meat apart in an even manner, so the chicken is shredded evenly.
- Heat a heavy bottom skillet or a griddle pan chicken birria tacos recipe to medium heat, add chicken and cook chicken until chicken gets seared on the outside to lock in flavor and juices .takes about 3 minutes.
- Serve chicken birria tacos with tortillas, chopped white onion, cilantro sprigs, lime wedges or radishes, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, or pico de gallo.
Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe Tips:
- You can substitute chicken broth with chicken marinade cubes of chicken bouillon powder. Just make sure to follow the directions on the package. - If you don’t have chile pods, you can use chili powder, but it will not be as flavorful as chile pods. Also, if you are concerned about heat, use paprika for a milder flavor.
- To save time, skip the step where you cook the chiles in boiling water before blending them to create a sauce. Instead of pureeing them in a blender, just blend all ingredients at once in a food processor.
- You can make this chicken birriatacos recipe vegan by omitting the chicken and replacing it with beans or lentils. You can also use a vegan cheese shredder. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Calories 343,
- Total Fat 15 g,
- Saturated Fat 3 g,
- Cholesterol 119 mg,
- Sodium 1,560 mg,
- Carbohydrates 16 g,
- Dietary Fiber 2 g,
- Sugars 3 g,
- Protein 34
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Frequently Asked Question
Can I prepare the chicken ahead of time?
Yes. You can cook the chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Chicken birria tacos would also freeze well. Just make sure to let the chicken thaw completely before cooking.
What kind of tortillas should use for chicken birria tacos?
You can use any type of tortillas you prefer. Chicken birria tacos would work well with corn or flour tortillas.
What should I do if I don’t have chicken broth?
You can substitute chicken broth with chicken marinade cubes of chicken bouillon powder. Just make sure to follow the directions on the package
Can I make these chicken birria tacos vegan?
Yes! To make these chicken birria tacos vegan, just omit the chicken and replace it with beans or lentils. You can also use a vegan cheese shredder. Enjoy!
Final Words
The chicken birria tacos recipe is a delicious, easy-to-follow recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful broth and then seared on the stovetop. Chicken birria tacos are best enjoyed with your favorite toppings, such as chopped white onion, cilantro sprigs, lime wedges or radishes, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce, hot sauce, or pico de gallo. The chicken birria tacos recipe would also work well with vegan toppings. So get creative and enjoy!
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