Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Tamarindo y Chipotle

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Tamarindo y Chipotle is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken tossed in a tangy tamarind and smoky chipotle sauce, wrapped in soft corn tortillas. This Halal Mexican snack is perfect for a quick meal or a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste and minced chipotle peppers. Add this mixture to the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until pliable.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing the chicken mixture on each tortilla and top with chopped cilantro.
7. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 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 chicken, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime.

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