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savory chicken filled tacos

Chicken Birria Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 dried guajillo chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chilies stemmed and seeded
  • 4 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
  • Sear the chicken thighs until browned on both sides, then remove them from the pot.
  • In the same pot, add guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, and onion, and sauté until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf, then bring to a simmer.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Return the sauce to the pot and add the seared chicken, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  • Dip each tortilla into the sauce and cook on a skillet until slightly crispy.
  • Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and top with Oaxaca cheese.
  • Fold the tacos in half and cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For a richer flavor, allow the chicken to marinate in the sauce for a few hours before cooking. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add a few chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the blender step. Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go, as the process moves quickly once you start cooking.
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