Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Jengibre

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Jengibre features tender chicken marinated in a zesty ginger sauce, served in warm tortillas for a delightful fusion of flavors. This Halal snack offers a refreshing twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Fresh ginger - 30 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Soy sauce (Halal) - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 10 grams (for garnish)
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by finely grating the fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves.
2. In a bowl, combine the grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey to make the marinade.
3. Cut the chicken breast into small strips and add them to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips, seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Cook the chicken for about 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
6. While the chicken is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, assemble the tacos by placing a portion of chicken on each tortilla.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion.

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