Tacos de Pollo al Chipotle

Tacos de Pollo al Chipotle is a deliciously smoky and spicy low-carb Mexican dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich chipotle sauce, served in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Perfect for a satisfying lunch, these tacos are packed with flavor while keeping your carb intake low.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lettuce leaves (butter or romaine) - 4 large leaves
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Sour cream (optional) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Begin by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the chipotle sauce.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour the chipotle sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
5. Prepare the lettuce leaves by rinsing and drying them thoroughly. These will serve as your taco shells.
6. To assemble, place a portion of the chipotle chicken in each lettuce leaf, then top with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.
7. If desired, add a dollop of sour cream on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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