Slow Cooker Chicken Birria Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Birria Tacos

200 min
1 servings

These Slow Cooker Chicken Birria Tacos are crispy, gooey and flavorful. They will have you coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 2½ lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 3 Dried Guajillo Peppers, Deseeded and stems cut
  • 3 Dried Ancho Peppers, Deseeded and stems cut
  • 2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (Just the peppers)
  • 1 14.5 oz Can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes with the juice
  • 1 White Onion, Cut in half
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 32 oz Chicken Broth ((4 Cups))
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, as needed
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 6 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • ½ Teaspoon Whole Cloves
  • 2 Teaspoons Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorn
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 lb Oaxaca or Mozzarella Cheese
  • 12-15 Flour Street Tacos
  • Chopped Cilantro, Garnish as needed
  • Chopped White Onion, Garnish as needed

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot; add the dried peppers, onion, cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and garlic cloves together. Then fill with enough water to cover everything.

  2. 2

    Transfer the cooked chicken to a large wood cutting board and shred with two forks. Taste and season to taste.