Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Cantina Locale
Time2h
Serves6

Make Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Birria

For the Tacos

Method

Preparing the Birria

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Rinse them under warm water.

  2. 2

    Blend the Marinade

    In a blender, combine the rinsed chiles, oregano, cumin, garlic cloves, onion (chopped), salt, and black pepper. Add about 1 cup of chicken broth and blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot, add the chicken thighs and pour the blended marinade over them. Add the remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the chicken is tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot to absorb more flavor.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.

  2. 6

    Fill the Tacos

    Add a generous amount of the shredded chicken birria to each tortilla.

  3. 7

    Garnish the Tacos

    Top the tacos with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and sliced radishes. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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