Tacos de Pollo con Salsa Verde

Tacos de Pollo con Salsa Verde is a delicious Keto-friendly dish featuring tender, grilled chicken thighs topped with a zesty green sauce. This authentic Mexican BBQ recipe is perfect for those looking for a low-carb twist on a classic favorite.

Tacos de Pollo con Salsa Verde
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs - 300 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
  • Lime - 1, juiced
  • Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
  • Salsa verde - 100 grams

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 75°C).
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  6. Warm the salsa verde in a small saucepan over low heat for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. To assemble the tacos, place sliced chicken on a plate, drizzle with warm salsa verde, and garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and radish slices.
  8. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 9 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which helps to build and repair tissues.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Keto diet.

Tags

MexicanKetoBBQ