I Made Chicken Birria Tacos And They're FIRE!

How to make the most delicious crispy and juicy shredded chicken birria tacos. These are really simple to put together and I've adapted the recipe to make it cheaper than regular recipes, due to the increased price of things these days.
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Ingredients -
Pico De Gallo -
5 - Tomatoes, Diced, Pulp & Seeds Removed & Reserved
1 - White Onion, Diced
10g (0.35oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Roughly Chopped
1 - Jalapeno, Diced
Juice of 2 Limes
Seasoning To Taste
Toasted Spice Mix -
1 1/2 tsp (5g) - Black Peppercorns
1 1/2 tsp (4g) - Cumin Seeds
1 1/2 tsp (3g) - Coriander Seed
6 - Whole Cloves
1/2 - Cinnamon Stick, Snapped
Chicken & Sauce -
2 Tbsp (40ml) - Olive Oil , Divided
1.2kg (2.65lbs) - Chicken Thigh, Bone-In
2 - Brown (Yellow) Onions, Chopped
6 - Garlic Cloves, Chopped
220g (7.76) - Chipotle In Adobe
1 1/2 Tbsp (30ml) - Apple Cider Vinegar
5 - Tomatoes, Chopped
Pulp & Seeds From Pico De Gallo Tomatoes (Optional)
1 Tbsp (2.5g) - Dried Oregano
1 tsp (1g) - Dried Thyme
1 tsp (2.5g) - Smoked Paprika
5 - Dried Bay Leaves
650ml (2 & 2/3 Cups) - Chicken or Vegetable Stock
Seasoning To Taste
Tacos & Toppings -
12 - Corn Tortillas
350g (12.35oz) - Mozzarella or Monterey Jack Cheese, Freshly Grated
Coriander (Cilantro)
Lime
Recipe Notes -
Pre Ground Spice Mix -
1 tsp (2g) - Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp (2.5g) - Ground Cumin
1 tsp (2g) - Ground Coriander
1/4 tsp (0.5g) - Ground Cloves
1/4 tsp (0.5g) - Ground Cinnamon
Blending Notes -
I used an immersion blender which means that it can be blended in the pot we cook it in without the need to remove it and place it into a blender. If you only have a blender, you will need to allow the sauce to cool down before using it to prevent the risk of heat explosion that can cause serious damage to yourself, others, and equipment.
If you don't have a blender or immersion blender, place a sieve over a bowl and press the sauce through the sieve until smooth. Don't discard the solids though as this is the seasoning. The only thing I'd suggest removing if doing it this way is the bay leaf. Other than that, keep everything.
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[@Fillster]

I'm so glad someone is making this recipe without all those impossible to find ingredients

[@ChefJackOvens]

🙏🙏 always trying to do my part 😉

[@Warillusen]

Honestly this channel has been the best channel I've found. As an Australian, it helps you're adapting American menus to ours with easily readily ingredients.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thank you. I live in Australia too 🙏

[@Jack-r2v9b]

I've never seen mozzarella on a taco in Australia, cracker barrel extra sharp for me

[@mellie9633]

I love your practicality as some ppl do not have quite the skills or all the equipment...thank you for making it easier for others.

[@ChefJackOvens]

That’s the main goal of the channel to be able to help as many as possible

[@Marcel_Audubon]

This looks like something I will never make because i am too lazy! but it looks delicious!!

[@alexperkins8433]

LOL!

[@rieyjames164]

literally!!! but i think we should both make it together hahaha so its not so expensive and we can share :D

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@rieyjames164 I will take you up on that next time I'm in NSW!!

[@aljocammo765]

Lol. Thats a whole lot of honesty there. I will make them cause I am greedy.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha 😂 maybe one day, you never know 😉

[@lukehill449]

Finally a recipe that we can easily do with what we have in the supermarkets in the UK!

[@ChefJackOvens]

🙏🙏🙏

[@telswood]

Great videos mate - keep it up! I like how you talk about reducing waste and keeping costs down - not a lot of people do this.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Always trying to do my part. 🙏🙏

[@LuridContent]

Love this made with oxtails. I'd recommend anyone try this with substituting anything that needs to be with what's available (living where I do in the US everything I need is available at any local grocery, fortunately). I think the key takeaway from birria is that tortillas are even better when fried with a good sauce.

[@ChefJackOvens]

🙏🙏

[@matt-9]

Great timing! I made this for the first time last weekend (luckily I can find the dried chills in Wales, they definitely make the sauce!), and will definitely use your recipe to make improvements to mine, thanks so much!

[@ChefJackOvens]

I’ll add the recipe for the dried chilli version in the description too 🙏

[@DrCrabfingers]

Man they look incredible...what a recipe! I bet they taste awesome....! Chef Jack Ovens! You are hitting the right spot with your recipes....yum! Someone give this man a book deal asap!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Hopefully I can do a book soon. Just trying to get myself ahead with the videos. Appreciate it. Thank you 🙏

[@RumorHazi]

Looks amazing! Going to attempt these this weekend!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please enjoy 😊

[@rieyjames164]

Finding the chilli's is the hardest for me in Australia, NSW!!!!!!!!!! BUT i seen that chilli in adobo sauce at coles the other day, im gonna make this for sure !!! Thanks Jack!~

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s easy to get in coles or Woolworths and it’s really cheap too. Please enjoy them. There so good

[@gomezgandr4435]

That’s amazing jack…. You’re amazing , I love Birria , that looks like a really good option…. Can’t wait to try it . Thank you chef.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you so much. Please enjoy

[@globalguys284]

Since I moved to Mexico these are my new favorite obsession!!! Thanks for this video!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@smitajal9565]

Wow...yet another deliiiicciouuuuussss recipe...i was drooling 😋😋 missed your whispers, 10 cracks worth 😐 (you know every time i use my pepper grinder i remember it and smile) So i see you finally sitting on a chair,is it?? Thank you Chef Jack...Have a wonderful evening 💕💕💕💕

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s coming back. Lots of people look like they missed it. My next video is dedicated to pepper 😉 yes haha I’m finally sitting on a chair haha. Thank you Smita

[@Titohascontent]

In my homeland of Tunisia 🇹🇳 we make this with goats face. Delicious. Thank you for your recipe Jack

[@ChefJackOvens]

🙏🙏

[@aljocammo765]

Apart from poppers I never ever remove the seeds. 1. I'm too lazy to do it. 2. My tolerance for heat has increased dramatically. 3. I like to watch people suffer. 4. More for me in the end.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha 😂 evil but I like it 👌😉

[@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664]

I've wanted to try these for ages, and this might be the one that finally kicks me to do it. Looks so good!

[@ChefJackOvens]

You should definitely do it 😉🤤

[@emeQve]

looks yum and quite simple to make. Also really appreciate it "cheaping it down" wiith good old chicken!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

[@tanishahogan9396]

Looks delicious!! Thank you for the substitutes for the sauce...I live in the American Southwest and still have some issues finding all the items (especially since we have food allergies in the group and some of the harder to find items do not always specify allergens as far as handling and packaging goes).

[@madman12377]

This looks truly special Jack, dried chillies are impossible to find in NE England apart from online so thanks for the replacement 😀

[@sgtnaffy879]

Amazon? There 3 good companies that ship world wide

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s a pleasure! I always try to make it as easy as possible 🙏

[@ChefJackOvens]

Sgt Naffy the reason I made it with chipotle in adobo is that people can make it straight away and not have to worry about ordering stuff online. Of course though, I’ll be making it traditionally too in the future

[@jananderson5712]

I bet the aroma of this cook would be amazing.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Absolutely beautiful 🙏🙏

[@orlaboland4969]

Will definitely give this ago. Thank you for the recipe🌻☘

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s a pleasure 🙏

[@jamesoneill6183]

Love the intro and love the recipe! Going to try this out next week for sure, thanks for another great recipe, chef!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Awesome! It’s great to hear. Thank you

[@HaggisVitae]

I have chipotle in adobo! Going to give these a try. They look gorgeous! Thanks, Jack!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please enjoy them. They’re amazing

[@jahbulonjaja191]

Looks amazing Jack. Will give that a go here in UK. great recipe as always.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do and enjoy. They’re incredible

[@josechalho6003]

You one of the best cook chef Mr Jack , thank you all your recepies are yummy 😋 🙏🏻❤️👍👏💯

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pavlos..]

Another great video. Thanks Chef John Ovens

[@ChefJackOvens]

Jack 😉

[@badjoj015]

bring back the whisper crack worth

[@ChefJackOvens]

I will. It felt wrong not doing it

[@mommom6637]

Looks so good!!! Thank you Chef Jack.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Always a pleasure

[@keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934]

This is extravagant! 👍🏻

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s so good 😊

[@downlink_x]

Finally a low budget and easier version of Birria Tacas. Can‘t wait to cook this recipe!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please enjoy

[@downlink_x]

@@ChefJackOvens I surely will, like the other of your recipes I’ve already cooked👌🏼

[@mellie9633]

I'm making this today for some friends and watch films. Lazy Sunday 🤗

[@ChefJackOvens]

Have fun!

[@ledpudding]

Great Job from Texas!! Birria tacos are huge here. Still a lot of work to put together but so worth it!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Much appreciated! Thank you 🙏

[@alliahgarcia5364]

been wanting to make birria tacos for soooo long due to the hype on tiktok but never could because I didn’t know if it would work without the fancy dried chilies - this is a game changer! you best believe I’ll be trying this out 😍

[@ChefJackOvens]

These are insanely good! Literally mouth watering. Please enjoy them 🙏

[@RichardJohnB]

Great video chef! I missed your desciption of the flavours at the end

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! I had an audio issue with this one. Sorry about that. 🙏

[@rneustel388]

How exciting to see you tackling this recipe! This has become mine and my husband’s favorite taco variety at our local Mexican restaurant. Yes, it’s beef they serve-no goat, thankfully. lol I hadn’t thought about making it with chicken. I think you did a good job working around not using the dried chilies. I live in one of the Southwestern states, so those chilies are very accessible, but I imagine there’s lots of places where you wouldn’t be able to find them in stores. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

[@realsleep5011]

Thanks so much for the recipe much love

[@ChefJackOvens]

Always a pleasure 😊

[@HephyOnYT]

cant wait to make this, Thanks Jack!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please enjoy it

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi mate, This looks like a top dish thanks very much for sharing. Have a great weekend.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you mate! Have a great weekend too

[@desgoulding7154]

@@ChefJackOvens 👌

[@yamahawins]

I made birria beef and used it in a taco bowl, Turned out amazing. But I'll have to try the chicken now

[@ChefJackOvens]

I’ll definitely do beef soon. Just wanted to try it with chicken to make it a little cheaper

[@TofferJ-UK]

Great recipe Jack ! 👍

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@RoyShouriMustango]

Thanks chef! It looks awesome !

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@gamemoves2415]

Thank you for putting the 10 cracks worth on the screen. The soft voice used to cause me problems but I realise this is a unique issue to me.

[@ChefJackOvens]

🙏🙏

[@Sour_SkittIes]

That sauce looks so thick, flavorful and delicious! 🤩 Love this more affordable version. Thank you, Jack. You already know what I missed from this video 😑 Hope it was a one time thing 😅😝

[@matt-9]

Wdym?

[@ChefJackOvens]

I promise it will be back🙏🙏

[@jordisalavert1912]

Might actually have to cook this looks delicious

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do! They’re so good 😊

[@richardphillips3303]

Tried this last weekend and we all agreed that it was delicious. Plenty of the sauce was left over which we cooked some extra chicken breasts the following evening. Love your recipes and thanks for sharing 👍

[@ChefJackOvens]

Great to hear! Thank you 🙏

[@billmoyer3254]

you can use chuck roast and a slow cooker...the dried chilies are available via Amazon

[@ChefJackOvens]

Definitely but that’s not this recipe. Like I said in the intro I’ve made it easier for everyone

[@billmoyer3254]

@@ChefJackOvens you are correct, my bad! thanks for the video.

[@johndenver8790]

Wonderful as always, how about some Keto specific recipes

[@BonDijon]

oh man, excellent rendition for those of us who dont have access to dried chilis!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@DaringDasher]

I miss the crack whispers 😭 but this looks great!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It won’t be the end 🙏 my next video is dedicated to pepper haha

[@WonderingShadow]

I can’t wait to try this out…once I get rid of my gnat infestation. I haven’t been able to cook in weeks. 😭

[@ChefJackOvens]

That doesn’t sound good.

[@lawtv13]

Been waiting for this one

[@ChefJackOvens]

Literally amazing!!

[@lawtv13]

@@ChefJackOvens I cook this twice with the actual dry peppers and beef loin. It so good

[@compostboomtron9001]

I can confirm that this is fire. It felt like I was eating restaurant food! Was definitely worth the effort

[@omccann0991]

awk I missed you saying 10 cracks worth! lol

[@ChefJackOvens]

It will be back!

[@bettypierce8050]

Looks delicious!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@rawan1047]

This looks hella good!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! They’re amazing

[@babehuiy]

OMG! I was waiting for you to say something about the taste at the very end... I guess it makes one speechless of deliciousness. This recipe for me means a lot of playing to do... yes playing with all the prep it seems fun... I do find touching any kind of raw meat with my bare hands gross (literally fearing it might get up again so insane I know😅) so I was a joke for years throughout my teenage years and early twenties until I started wearing gloves while handling it, but you should see my face the total so displeased look which also is a joke for everyone, but at least I can cook everything now😁

[@ChefJackOvens]

Honestly I had filmed me talking after taking a bite but when editing I’d realised the mic had ran out of battery and the audio was awful. I’ll bring it back in the next one 🙏

[@babehuiy]

@@ChefJackOvens That's unfortunate. I know the feeling I was recording audio of me reading stories and I had to redo the whole thing because in the background there was the faint voices of my family talking. I started warning them every time I had an audio recording hahaha... plenty of luck for the next ones not just one 🙏🤞🍀

[@davidholden4526]

New way of saying crack pepper worth now thay do look fun to make

[@ChefJackOvens]

I’ll bring the old way back haha

[@davidholden4526]

Awwa old school hahaha

[@clairemcleod8676]

I highly recommend Chili Mojo in Magill Rd, St. Morris. They have an amazing range of dried and jarred chilli 🌶🤩😍 (and no I don't know them personally or anything. I just buy my supplies there and they post them out to me.) 🌶💛

[@ChefJackOvens]

I didn’t even think of that! Cheers. Regardless of the chillies, I always like to make things simple for everyone. If I make another version of these I’ll do it traditional

[@16umarfarooq]

Nom nom Chef!

[@ChefJackOvens]

😉😉

[@sgtnaffy879]

Why do I always watch your video's while eating then, I want what ever is your making instead. Can we get a paella dish?

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha. Paella is coming

[@AskRemy]

looks really good - would make a great food truck

[@ChefJackOvens]

Definitely

[@lynnrushton7458]

Mmmm this looks soooo tasty 👌😋

[@ChefJackOvens]

Literally amazing 🙏🙏

[@holdingthebull]

Do you have space to grow chillies at home? I also live in SA and could post/drop off chilli/tomato seeds man. Love the videos

[@suekeane]

I miss the crack whispers 😭 but it looks delicious!!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s coming back 🙏

[@suekeane]

@@ChefJackOvens yah

[@perfectgal12]

Thank you for making this chicken style, as I dont eat red meat :) really helpful!

[@raymondcarrick8132]

Looks amazing. Do you think you could make a video making different sauces that adds plenty of flavour to different meats? I hope that question makes sense🤔.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Do you mean sauces for different proteins? Such as my mushroom sauce etc ?

[@raymondcarrick8132]

Yeah, that would be great, thanks

[@ericka176]

Yummy 😋 and good job

[@Jim-gz2bz]

The cloves make a face in the spoon.

[@ChefJackOvens]

☺️

[@Declant07]

Yeah!! The Best

[@ChefJackOvens]

So so good 😊

[@anthonyprice4947]

Great video. I would like to see make a Paella.

[@ChefJackOvens]

I will definitely do it soon. I’ve got something very special coming soon then after that, I’ll be sure to make paella. Especially that aus is going to start getting hot soon so I’ll be able to cook outside for a change

[@joel1501]

2:25 what happened to the cracked black pepper whisper 🥲

[@7Jasmine8]

can you make a noodles and company chicken pad thai copy cat recipe?

[@ChefJackOvens]

I’ll do some research. I don’t know what noodle and company is 🙏

[@kreyzi840]

Looks delicious ! Can I use beef instead of chicken? And if so, what kind of beef should I use?

[@ChefJackOvens]

You can but there’s lots of changes in the cooking times. If this video does well, I’ll do a beef version soon.

[@kreyzi840]

@@ChefJackOvensthanks, looking forward to this!

[@emilianobairos1083]

i like these videos

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 🙏

[@Sar_ahJ]

How many dried chilis would you recommend substituting for the chipotles in adobo?

[@lebowski6061]

Prediction for the game vs Fulham this weekend Jack?

[@ChefJackOvens]

I want to say 4-0 Arsenal but Fulham have started strong. I reckon 4-2 Arsenal

[@satyrsak]

That is actually Tinga, because it has chipotles and tomatoes.

[@ladams2901]

This is one of our favorite meals from your channel! How long can the sauce be kept in the fridge?

[@alicesara1407]

It's look delicious chef..chef can you give the recipe for sauce chipotle in adobo 😋😋👍👍

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! The chipotle in adobo is a store bought item. It will be in the Mexican or international food section of your supermarket 🙏

[@alicesara1407]

@@ChefJackOvens thanks chef but I'm not sure at my Asian country sell it. That's why I ask it

[@sgs13197]

Awesome Chef. They look extremely moreish...

[@alexperkins8433]

You posted to askk for meals or meal prep - I cant find that posthope you get this. Any chance you can make REAL jerk chicken? (not the weird western version thats not spicy)?

[@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld]

I need.

[@ChefJackOvens]

So so good

[@tobyrubble]

Where did you manage to find chiles in adobo I can't find it anywhere in the UK

[@ChefJackOvens]

It should be available at tescos

[@toshikosuisei4160]

Looks really good; I'll give it a go -- except... I don't know what brand of chipotle in adobo sauce you're using but over here (U.S.) if you use that much of any of the most common brands for the amount of sauce you made, it will light you up!! Maybe you abruptly ended the video that way so you could run for a glass of milk to put the fire in your mouth out? :) I'm not a spicy-hot lightweight but I would use at the most 1 or 2 chipotles and a tablespoon or two of the adobo sauce they're in and that would still make it too hot for most.

[@ChefJackOvens]

The chipotle in adobo I used isn’t that spicy at all. We pretty much have 1 brand in Australia that’s in most supermarkets which is called la costena

[@jmf19941010]

I live in London and don't think they sell Chipotle In Adobe anywhere in the UK. What can I use instead?

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Hmmm, looks delicious. My son is a Chef so going to give him the job over the weekend as I definitely want to try this. You wrote 10 cracks worth instead of whispering it. Why would this be?😮

[@ChefJackOvens]

Awesome! Please enjoy! I’ll bring it back

[@cruachan1191]

These look delicious, unfortunately a quick look suggests that even the tinned chillies are only available online in the UK

[@stamford70]

Same for me too. Looks a great recipe but getting that main ingredient is a no no for us in UK 👎🏻👎🏻

[@tomasbiela5860]

When you blend everything together with the immersion blender do you need to strain it or everything gets incorporated?

[@ChefJackOvens]

No need to strain. Everything you see in the video is the exact steps. 🤙

[@Pedgo1986]

I must ask it because i never understand it. Why to use olive oil in everything even for frying? It many times feel like waste or unnecesary flavor added to the dish.

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s not extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil I use is near tasteless

[@cranborile]

Too much work but look amazing 😍 If u make them for me Chef I’ll smash a few 😉

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha come over I’ll do them now

[@obsidiandwarf]

Hey, 10 Crack Jack. Whats with the 20 cracks? Moving up in the world, are we. You wanna be '20 crack Jack', eh? Well, we'll see... By the way, three WAS a good ammount... I had a BAD ammount... four. Just sayin'.

[@ChefJackOvens]

I don’t understand haha sorry.

[@MeinNameistFlo]

Who am i tonask, but where is the Birria? 😅

[@ChefJackOvens]

The sauce? Like I said in the intro. I’m not using the dried chillies as I like to make my recipes accessible to everyone

[@Renkishat]

Chicken birria tacos is like martians, they don't exist. But hey, you can do whatever you want. And If they are amazing, better yet.

[@ChefJackOvens]

They do now 😉 trust me, these are insanely good

[@AskRemy]

hey - look at me - I have the best food - good luck making it - btw, I am not opening a restaurant in America so have fun at taco bell as you pretend it tastes good - 🤣

[@ChefJackOvens]

😉😉