Authentic Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe
A step-by-step guide to making flavorful chicken birria tacos with rich consomé, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried arbol chiles
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the dried chiles, then soak in hot water until softened.
- Blend soaked chiles with garlic, spices, and some broth to create the sauce.
- Sear chicken thighs, then simmer in the sauce with remaining broth until tender.
- Shred the chicken and return to the pot to soak in the consomé.
- Dip tortillas in the consomé, fill with chicken and cheese, then fry until crispy.
- Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.