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Pollo asado tacos recipe.

Pollo Asado Tacos

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
20 tacos
Those street tacos are made with grilled chicken, also known as pollo asado. They're topped with a crispy cabbage salad and creamy cilantro salsa.
prep 15 minutes
cook 20 minutes
total 35 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 20 corn or flour tortillas
  • 4 large chicken thighs (bone-in and skin on)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ Tablespoon oregano
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

For the cabbage salad

  • 5 cups green cabbage (shredded)
  • 3 cups red cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup sweet corn (canned, drained)
  • 2 jalapeño chiles (seeds and veins removed, diced)
  • 1 medium white onion (sliced)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt (to taste)

For serving

  • any salsa you prefer (read notes below)
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a bowl and add all the spices. Drizzle with the olive oil and turn the chicken until coated on all sides.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Oil a grilled skillet and heat over high heat. Grill the chicken on all sides until cooked through —about 8 minutes per side, depending on the on the thickness of the thighs.
  • Once done, place your grilled chicken in a bowl and cover with foil to prevent it from drying out.
  • Allow the chicken to lightly cool down and then dice it into small bites.

Make the salad topping

  • Place all the vegetables and corn in a large bowl. Season with salt, lime juice, vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well and set aside.

Make the tacos

  • Heat the tortillas in a comal or a non-stick pan until soft and pliable. Wrap them in a kitchen towel to keep them warm as you assemble the tacos.
  • Place tortillas in a serving platter and add some diced grilled chicken to each. Top with cabbage salad and drizzle with your favorite salsa. Enjoy.

Notes

Recommended salsas for serving:
To check if the chicken is cooked, cut into the thickest part of the thigh; if it’s white with no pinkness and the juices are clear, it’s likely done, the meat should pull away easily from the bone too.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 taco | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg