Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre is a vibrant Mexican snack that features tender chicken enveloped in a sweet and tangy guava, pineapple, and ginger sauce, all wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This unique combination offers a delightful burst of flavors that make for an irresistible treat.

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Guayaba y Piña y Jengibre
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams
  • Guava paste - 100 grams
  • Fresh pineapple - 100 grams, diced
  • Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lime - 1, juiced
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. In a blender, combine guava paste, diced pineapple, and lime juice. Blend until smooth to create the sauce.
  4. Pour the guava and pineapple sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. While the chicken is simmering, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  6. To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the chicken mixture on each tortilla and top with chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Contains antioxidants from guava and pineapple that support immune health.

Tags

MexicanHalalSnack