Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Cilantro y Jengibre

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Cilantro y Jengibre are a delightful fusion of flavors, marrying tender chicken with a sweet and tangy guava sauce enriched by fresh cilantro and ginger. This dish offers a unique twist on traditional Mexican tacos, perfect for a quick and satisfying snack.

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Cilantro y Jengibre
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
420 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 250 grams
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Guava paste - 100 grams
  • Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
  • Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Lime - 1, juiced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix the guava paste, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined to create the sauce.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken pieces. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
  4. Pour the guava sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet, stir to coat, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. While the chicken is simmering, warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan over low heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the chicken and guava sauce mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your tacos!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from the chicken, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Guava is rich in vitamins A and C, providing antioxidant properties and supporting immune health.

Tags

MexicanHalalSnack