Chicken Birria Tacos Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Birria
For the Tacos
Method
Preparing the Birria
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
Remove the stems and seeds from the guajillo and ancho chiles. Rinse them under warm water.
- 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
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
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
- 6
Fill the Tacos
Add a generous amount of the shredded chicken birria to each tortilla.
- 7
Garnish the Tacos
Top the tacos with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and sliced radishes. Serve with lime wedges on the side.