Tacos de Pollo al Pastor

Tacos de Pollo al Pastor are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring marinated chicken grilled to perfection and served in soft corn tortillas. This dairy-free dish is bursting with flavor thanks to a blend of spices and fresh toppings.

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs - 300 grams
• Pineapple - 100 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Corn tortillas - 4
• Red onion - 50 grams, diced
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Avocado - 1, sliced

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice to create a marinade.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the toppings: chop the pineapple, dice the red onion, and slice the radishes and avocado.
4. After marinating, heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
5. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
7. To assemble the tacos, place sliced chicken on each tortilla, top with chopped pineapple, diced red onion, cilantro, radishes, and avocado.
8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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