Chicken Mole Tacos

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1/2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 Street Taco Shells about 3 inches in diameter
  • 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 Avocado diced small
  • Fresh cilantro garnish
  • Lime cut into wedges for garnish
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced for garnish

Mole sauce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/8 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
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Instructions

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a small amount of oil.
  • Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat. Grill the chicken on both sides and cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Remove from the pan and set aside. Slice before serving.
    Grill the taco shells on both sides to warm.
  • For the mole sauce: whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes thick and rich.
  • Top the taco shells with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with sauce (save any extra to serve on the side if desired). Garnish with cilantro, lime wedge, and jalapeno.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1725IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

Chicken Mole Tacos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1/2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 Street Taco Shells about 3 inches in diameter
  • 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/3 cup Grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 Avocado diced small
  • Fresh cilantro garnish
  • Lime cut into wedges for garnish
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper sliced for garnish

Mole sauce

  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/8 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a small amount of oil.
  • Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat. Grill the chicken on both sides and cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Remove from the pan and set aside. Slice before serving.
    Grill the taco shells on both sides to warm.
  • For the mole sauce: whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes thick and rich.
  • Top the taco shells with lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle with sauce (save any extra to serve on the side if desired). Garnish with cilantro, lime wedge, and jalapeno.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 826mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1725IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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