Tacos de Pollo en Mole

Tacos de Pollo en Mole are a delightful fusion of tender grilled chicken enveloped in rich and complex mole sauce, served in soft corn tortillas. This dish offers a savory experience that highlights the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine while being high in protein.

Ingredients

• chicken breast - 300 grams
• corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• mole sauce - 200 grams
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• onion - 1 small, diced
• cumin - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
2. Season the chicken breast with cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. While the chicken is resting, warm the mole sauce in another pot over low heat.
4. Slice the cooked chicken into strips and then add it to the warm mole sauce, ensuring it is well coated.
5. In a separate skillet, lightly toast the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the chicken mole mixture on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from mole sauce ingredients, which may help reduce inflammation.

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