Chicken Birria Tacos

45 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Remove stems from ancho, arbol and guajillo chilies and deseed them.
  2. 2Remove stems from ancho, arbol and guajillo chilies and deseed them.
  3. 3Remove stems from ancho, arbol and guajillo chilies and deseed them.
  4. 4Rough chop the chilies and onions.
  5. 5Rough chop the chilies and onions.
  6. 6Rough chop the chilies and onions.
  7. 7In a frying pan, saute onions in avocado oil until they start to brown.
  8. 8In a frying pan, saute onions in avocado oil until they start to brown.
  9. 9In a frying pan, saute onions in avocado oil until they start to brown.
  10. 10Add garlic and the trio of chilies to the pan.
  11. 11Add garlic and the trio of chilies to the pan.
  12. 12Add garlic and the trio of chilies to the pan.
  13. 13Add tomato paste.
  14. 14Add tomato paste.
  15. 15Add tomato paste.
  16. 16Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and tomato.
  17. 17Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and tomato.
  18. 18Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and tomato.
  19. 19Cover everything with water or stock.
  20. 20Cover everything with water or stock.
  21. 21Cover everything with water or stock.
  22. 22Once slightly cooled, put the mixture in a blender.
  23. 23Once slightly cooled, put the mixture in a blender.
  24. 24Once slightly cooled, put the mixture in a blender.
  25. 25Add thyme, black pepper, oregano or marjoram, cumin, coriander, and salt to the blender.
  26. 26Add thyme, black pepper, oregano or marjoram, cumin, coriander, and salt to the blender.
  27. 27Add thyme, black pepper, oregano or marjoram, cumin, coriander, and salt to the blender.
  28. 28Blend the mixture.
  29. 29Blend the mixture.
  30. 30Blend the mixture.
  31. 31Pour the blended mixture back into the pan and bring it to a light boil.
  32. 32Pour the blended mixture back into the pan and bring it to a light boil.
  33. 33Pour the blended mixture back into the pan and bring it to a light boil.
  34. 34Add sliced boneless skinless chicken breast to the pan.
  35. 35Add sliced boneless skinless chicken breast to the pan.
  36. 36Add sliced boneless skinless chicken breast to the pan.
  37. 37Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  38. 38Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  39. 39Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  40. 40Cook for about an hour or until fork-tender.
  41. 41Cook for about an hour or until fork-tender.
  42. 42Cook for about an hour or until fork-tender.
  43. 43Shred the chicken using two forks.
  44. 44Shred the chicken using two forks.
  45. 45Shred the chicken using two forks.
  46. 46Keep the shredded chicken hydrated with a little consomme.
  47. 47Keep the shredded chicken hydrated with a little consomme.
  48. 48Keep the shredded chicken hydrated with a little consomme.
  49. 49Dice white onion and chop cilantro.
  50. 50Dice white onion and chop cilantro.
  51. 51Dice white onion and chop cilantro.
  52. 52Shred Oaxaca cheese.
  53. 53Shred Oaxaca cheese.
  54. 54Shred Oaxaca cheese.
  55. 55Warm tortillas.
  56. 56Warm tortillas.
  57. 57Warm tortillas.
  58. 58Assemble the tacos: tortilla, cheese, chicken, sauce, white onions, and cilantro.
  59. 59Assemble the tacos: tortilla, cheese, chicken, sauce, white onions, and cilantro.
  60. 60Assemble the tacos: tortilla, cheese, chicken, sauce, white onions, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 ancho chili
  • 2 ancho chili
  • 2 ancho chili
  • 2 arbol chili
  • 2 arbol chili
  • 2 arbol chili
  • 2 guajillo chili
  • 2 guajillo chili
  • 2 guajillo chili
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 tiny spray avocado oil
  • 1 tiny spray avocado oil
  • 1 tiny spray avocado oil
  • 1 handful garlic
  • 1 handful garlic
  • 1 handful garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 enough to cover water or stock
  • 1 enough to cover water or stock
  • 1 enough to cover water or stock
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 pinch thyme
  • 1 a whole lot black pepper
  • 1 a whole lot black pepper
  • 1 a whole lot black pepper
  • 1 pinch oregano or marjoram
  • 1 pinch oregano or marjoram
  • 1 pinch oregano or marjoram
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch coriander
  • 1 pinch coriander
  • 1 pinch coriander
  • 1 generous amount sea salt
  • 1 generous amount sea salt
  • 1 generous amount sea salt
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 oaxaca cheese or low fat mozzarella
  • 1 oaxaca cheese or low fat mozzarella
  • 1 oaxaca cheese or low fat mozzarella
  • 4 corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas
  • 4 corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas
  • 4 corn tortillas or gluten free tortillas
  • 1 a little consomme
  • 1 a little consomme
  • 1 a little consomme

Equipment

knifeblenderfrying pan
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