Easy Chicken Birria Sliders
These juicy, flavorful chicken birria sliders are an easy and delicious dish perfect for parties or family dinners, combining tender chicken, spices, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large pot or slow cooker
- Blender
- Pan
- Knife & cutting board
- Tongs or Fork
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Guajillo chilies
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Bay leaves
- Fresh garlic
- Chopped onions
- Cilantro
- Beef broth
- Apple cider vinegar
- Hawaiian rolls
- Diced onions for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a pot, combine beef broth, guajillo chilies, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaves, garlic, and onion. Simmer, then blend until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken to the pot, pour the marinade over, and cook until the chicken is tender (use a slow cooker for more flavor or cook in a pot).
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce.
- Assemble the Sliders: Toast the Hawaiian rolls, then add the shredded chicken, top with diced onions and cilantro, and cover with the top bun.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Slider):
- Calories: 170 to 368
- Total Fat: 3g to 14.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g to 2.4g
- Protein: 25% of the slider's content
- Total Carbs: 49.6g
- Cholesterol: 44.1 mg
- Sodium: 669.3 mg