Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Piña y Cilantro

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Piña y Cilantro are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican snack that combines tender chicken with a sweet and zesty pineapple-cilantro sauce. Perfect for an easy meal or appetizer, these tacos offer a delicious twist on traditional flavors.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Pineapple (fresh or canned) - 150 grams, diced
• Cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Red onion - 50 grams, diced
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine diced chicken breast, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the diced pineapple to the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the pineapple is heated through.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro, mixing well to combine.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until pliable.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the chicken and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla.
7. Top with diced red onion and avocado slices, then serve immediately with additional lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein which supports muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins from pineapple and cilantro, promoting overall health.

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