Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsā€ŗBenjo's Tacosā€ŗChicken Birria Recipe

Chicken Birria Recipe

Inspired by Benjo's Tacos
Time1h 10m
Serves4

A corn tortilla fried with cheese, onion and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large pot, add the chicken thighs, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, dried guajillo chiles, and dried ancho chiles. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside. Strain the broth and reserve it for later use.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm a corn tortilla until pliable. Sprinkle a portion of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.

  2. 5

    Add Chicken and Toppings

    Add a portion of the shredded chicken over the cheese. Sprinkle with diced onion and chopped cilantro. Fold the tortilla in half to create a taco.

  3. 6

    Fry the Tacos

    In the same skillet, add a little oil if needed, and fry the taco until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the chicken birria tacos hot with lime wedges on the side. Optionally, you can serve with the reserved broth for dipping.

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