Birria Wings with Consomé


Ingredients for the Marinade:

2 lbs chicken wings, cleaned and patted dry

4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded

2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded

2 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded

4 cloves garlic

1 small onion, quartered

2 medium tomatoes, roasted or charred

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Salt and black pepper to taste


Ingredients for Serving:

Fresh cilantro, chopped

White onion, finely diced

Lime wedges

Corn tortillas (optional, for dipping in consomé)





Instructions:

1. Prepare the chiles:

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles. Simmer 10 minutes until softened. Drain.



2. Blend the marinade:

In a blender, combine softened chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, cumin, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.



3. Marinate the wings:

Place chicken wings in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour half the sauce over the wings, coating well. Reserve the rest of the sauce for the consomé.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight gives the best flavor).



4. Cook the wings:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill.

Arrange wings on a lined baking sheet or grill rack. Bake/grill for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and cooked through.



5. Make the consomé:

Pour the reserved sauce into a saucepan, add 1 cup chicken broth, and simmer for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.



6. Serve:

Place wings on a platter. Garnish with cilantro and diced onion.

Serve hot with lime wedges, tortillas, and a bowl of warm consomé for dipping.

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