Chicken Adobo Birria Tacos

1h 1m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Sear chicken thighs until they develop some color.
  2. 2In remaining fat, fry together aromatics (onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns).
  3. 3Add brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and water to the pot.
  4. 4Simmer for just over an hour until the chicken is tender.
  5. 5Remove bones and shred the chicken.
  6. 6Add a few ladles of adobo liquid to the shredded chicken.
  7. 7Dip corn tortillas into the adobo sauce.
  8. 8Layer shredded chicken, cheese, green onions, and cilantro on each tortilla.
  9. 9Cook until the cheese is melted.
  10. 10Serve with a side of adobo sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese
  • 1 handful green onions
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

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