Easy Shredded Chicken Birria Tacos
Easy Shredded Chicken Birria Tacos feature tender chicken simmered in aromatic spices and broth, then shredded and piled into corn tortillas with fresh onions, cilantro, melted cheese, and salsa.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
6 corn tortillas
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped cilantro
0.5 cup shredded cheese
1 cup salsa
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the chicken breast, searing both sides until golden.
- Sprinkle ground cumin and ground coriander over the chicken, adding a bay leaf and pouring in the chicken broth.
- Let the chicken simmer in the broth for about two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and shred it using two forks, then set it aside.
- Heat corn tortillas in a separate pan until soft, then fill with shredded chicken, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tacos and serve them with a generous spoonful of salsa on top.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These Easy Shredded Chicken Birria Tacos bring the trendy flavors of authentic birria to your Taco Tuesday in a simplified version that trades beef for tender chicken without sacrificing any of that rich, savory satisfaction. The aromatic spices and slow simmer create deeply flavorful meat that’s perfect for piling into tortillas with all your favorite toppings. They’re easier on your wallet than traditional beef birria while still delivering that crave-worthy experience everyone’s been talking about.
