Tacos de Pollo en Salsa Verde

Tacos de Pollo en Salsa Verde are flavorful chicken tacos topped with a vibrant green sauce made from tomatillos and fresh herbs. This dish is a celebration of authentic Mexican flavors that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Tomatillos - 200 grams
• Green chili (jalapeño or serrano) - 1 medium
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Avocado - 1, sliced (for topping)

Steps

1. 1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. 2. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then cook in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest.
3. 3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil, then sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4. Add the tomatillos and green chili to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tomatillos soften.
5. 5. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the tomatillo mixture to a blender. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice, then blend until smooth.
6. 6. Shred the cooked chicken and mix it with half of the salsa verde.
7. 7. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
8. 8. Assemble the tacos by placing the chicken mixture on the tortillas, drizzling with more salsa verde, and topping with avocado slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in lean protein from chicken, which supports muscle health.
• Contains tomatillos and avocado, which are high in antioxidants and healthy fats.

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