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Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe for Tacos de Pollo Asado

This grilled chicken tacos recipefor tacos de pollo asado makes soft corn tacos filled with incredibly deliciouschicken pieces that are moist and flavourful thanks to a marinade of chipotleand spices such as cumin and paprika. They’re delightfully smoky courtesy ofthe griddle pan, but you can also do the chicken on a barbecue or grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 549kcal
Author: Lara Dunston

Ingredients

To Marinate

  • 400 g chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

The Tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas fresh
  • 1 cup corn salsa
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp crema

Instructions

  • Mix together the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes. If longer, cover and transfer the bowl to the fridge. You can marinate for up to 2 hours.
  • If the chicken has been refrigerated, let it com up to room temperature before grilling.
  • Heat a griddle pan over medium heat and add the chicken. Brush the chicken with the excess marinade.
  • Depending on the thickness of the fillets, it should take around 4 minutes a side to cook. You want to get a good smoky crust on the outside of the fillets. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer, 74°C (165°F).
  • While the chicken is resting, warm the tortillas.
  • Shred the chicken by pressing down on the fillets and tearing apart where the natural fibres of the fillets separate.
  • Place the salsa in the warm tortillas and add some chicken strips. Squeeze on some lime juice, squirt on some crema, sprinkle on some coriander (cilantro) and perhaps a squeeze of your favourite Mexican hot sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2488mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2248IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4mg