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Guajillo Chicken Tacos

Cultural Context

Guajillo chicken tacos are a beloved street food in Mexico, known for their rich, smoky flavor from guajillo chiles. Traditionally enjoyed in casual settings, these tacos reflect the vibrant culinary culture of Mexico, where fresh ingredients and bold flavors take center stage. Today, they are popular in both authentic taquerias and modern kitchens around the world, showcasing the versatility of Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
10 guajillo chiles
2 diced onions
jarred minced garlic
chicken stock
tomatoes
Chipotles
salt
chicken breasts
flour tortillas
sour cream
shredded Mexican cheese
cilantro

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat for a few minutes.

2

Add 10 diced guajillo chiles and 2 diced onions to the heated Dutch oven and cook for about 3 minutes.

3

Add jarred minced garlic to the pan with 30 seconds left in the cooking time for the onions and chiles.

4

Pour in chicken stock, tomatoes, Chipotles, and salt, and mix well.

5

Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes.

6

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.

7

Transfer the contents of the Dutch oven to a blender and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high until smooth.

8

Return the blended sauce to the pot and add the chicken breasts, bringing it back to a simmer.

9

Cover and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 1.5 hours.

10

Remove the chicken from the sauce and chop or shred it as desired.

11

Assemble tacos using flour tortillas, guajillo chicken, salsa, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

Dutch ovenblenderVitamix

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Tacos de Pollo Guajillo
Local Name: Tacos de pollo guajillo

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