Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Cilantro y Limón

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Cilantro y Limón are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican snack featuring tender chicken marinated in a zesty cilantro and lime sauce, wrapped in warm corn tortillas. This dish is not only delicious but also refreshing, making it a perfect choice for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 250 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 units
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams
• Lime - 1 unit (juiced)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 unit (sliced)
• Red onion - 50 grams (thinly sliced)
• Radishes - 50 grams (thinly sliced)

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the marinade, ensuring it is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating, prepare the toppings by slicing the avocado, red onion, and radishes.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until pliable.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked chicken on the warmed tortillas and topping with avocado slices, red onion, and radishes.
7. Serve immediately with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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