Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Jengibre
Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Jengibre is a delightful Mexican snack featuring tender chicken enveloped in soft tortillas, complemented by a vibrant guava and ginger sauce. This unique flavor combination brings a tropical twist to traditional tacos, perfect for an exciting meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Chicken breast - 250 grams
- Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
- Guava paste - 100 grams
- Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Avocado - 1 small, sliced
Steps
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chicken breast to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, then shred it using two forks.
- In the same pan, add the guava paste, grated ginger, and lime juice, stirring until the paste melts into a sauce.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pan and mix well with the guava sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the guava chicken mixture on each tortilla, topping with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Jengibre!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
- Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from guava and ginger, supporting immune function.
Tags
MexicanHalalSnack