I show you how to make the easiest authentic Mexican shredded tacos at home!
With this simple recipe you’ll be able to enjoy delicious tacos right in the comfort of your own home!
Bring a pot of water to a boil. We want to season season the chicken a bit. Add chicken thighs to boiling water. Crunch up the bay leaves and add them in. Add 1/2 the onion. Add the bell pepper. Add 2 cloves of garlic. Add salt and pepper.
Once chicken is done take it out. Let it cool and shred and set aside.
For the sauce take a smaller pot of water and rehydrate your dried Chile guajillos. Add Chile de árbol for more spice if you’d like. This should only take 3-4 minutes. Once they’re rehydrated take them out, let them cool, cut in half and remove the seeds.
To a blender add there other 1/2 of the onion. Add the 3 tomatoes, Chile guajillos, 3 cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, and some of the water from the chicken pot. Add enough just to cover the ingredients and blend.
Once blended pass through a strainer to leave the chunky bits out.
Heat up another pot on medium heat. Add oil and sauce. Bring to a simmer and add in your shredded chicken. Let simmer for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally. After that it’s ready to serve.
Make your own tortillas or buy them whatever your preference. Serve with white or Spanish rice if you’d like too.
