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Chicken Chilorio Tacos
These Mexican-style tacos fill corn tortillas with spiced shredded chicken for a juicy main dish.
Medium⏱️ 39 min📖 1 min readServes 4~322 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 16 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 39 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 Dried ancho peppers
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Vinegar
- 0.5 Onion
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
- 1 Lime
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the chicken in salted water for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 2
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then shred along the fibers.
5 min05:00 - 3
Mix the dried pepper sauce with vinegar, garlic, and cumin.
- 4
Turn the shredded chicken with the sauce in a pan for 6 minutes so the meat absorbs it.
6 min06:00 - 5
Warm the tortillas for 1 minute and divide the chicken filling among them.
1 min01:00 - 6
Serve the tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime.
💡 Tip: Shredding the chicken after cooking helps it hold the sauce better inside the taco.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the tacos hot with onion, cilantro, and lime.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~322
kcal calories
23
g protein
26
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 32%Fat 39%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
2.1g
Sugar
4.3g
Fiber
666.7mg
Sodium
0.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Chicken Chilorio Tacos make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chicken Chilorio Tacos take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 39 minutes in total.Is Chicken Chilorio Tacos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chicken Chilorio Tacos have?
Approximately 322 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 26g, fat: 14g.Is Chicken Chilorio Tacos allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Chicken Chilorio Tacos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Chicken Chilorio Tacos need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Chicken Chilorio Tacos filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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