Chicken Birria

Name: Chicken Birria
Prep time: 95 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes; 1/4 onions; 5 cloves garlic; 7 guajillo chiles, cleaned and deveined, soaked in hot water; 2 ancho chiles, cleaned and deveined, soaked in hot water; 2 morita chiles, cleaned and deveined, soaked in hot water; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon allspice berry; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 6 chicken thighs, skinless; 6 chicken drumsticks, skinless; salt; 3 leaves bay; onion, for accompaniment; cilantro, for accompaniment; lime, for accompaniment; tortillas, for accompaniment

Brenda Villagomez

Put a twist on your classic beef birria and dare to prepare this delicious homemade chicken birria with ingredients you surely have at home. In just 2 steps, you will prepare this delicious and nutritious chicken birria, without oil and with few calories. This chicken recipe is economical and yields well, and tastes best when accompanied by onion, cilantro, limes, and tortillas. You will love it!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 31-08-2021

Preparation

50 mins

45 mins

Low

Roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a griddle until charred. Blend along with the chiles, the soaking water, and the spices. In a small pot, add the chicken, the previously strained sauce, salt, bay leaves, mix and cover. Cook for 40 minutes. Serve hot and accompany with onion, cilantro, limes, and tortillas. Enjoy.