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Birria de Pollo (Chicken Birria)

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 dried de árbol chile, stemmed and seeded (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup crispy tortilla strips (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 6 lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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