Tacos de Chicharrón

Tacos de Chicharrón is a deliciously crispy and savory Mexican breakfast dish, featuring fried pork cracklings wrapped in warm tortillas. This high-protein meal is perfect for starting your day with a satisfying and flavorful kick.

Tacos de Chicharrón
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
485 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork chicharrón - 200 grams
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Eggs - 4 large
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Tomato - 1 medium, diced
  • Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomato to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and scramble until fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the chicharrón in a separate pan over low heat until crispy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas on a griddle or in a microwave until pliable, about 30 seconds.
  6. To assemble each taco, place a portion of the egg mixture and a few pieces of chicharrón on a tortilla.
  7. Top with sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 485
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 31 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Cholesterol: 360 mg
  • Total Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
  • Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

Tags

MexicanHigh ProteinBreakfast