Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Tamarindo y Cilantro

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa de Tamarindo y Cilantro are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring tender chicken marinated in a tangy tamarind sauce and topped with fresh cilantro. This Halal snack is perfect for a quick meal or a flavorful appetizer.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix tamarind paste, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is marinating, chop the fresh cilantro and red onion.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the cooked chicken on each tortilla, and top with chopped cilantro, red onion, and slices of avocado.
7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken for muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from cilantro and avocado.

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