Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Chipotle

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Chipotle is a flavorful Mexican snack featuring tender chicken enveloped in warm tortillas and smothered in a spicy chipotle sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of smokiness and heat, making it an irresistible treat for taco lovers.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers, minced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced chipotle peppers and tomato sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
4. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
5. To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 44 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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