Pollo Lucas Tacos – Chicken Tacos

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15
Pollo Lucas Tacos - Chicken Tacos with a flavorful marinade
in Mexican

Prep

75 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( I like to use chicken tenders ) or 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs ( I like to use chicken tenders )
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried whole Mexican oregano , rubbed to a powder
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground guajillo chile
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
refried beans
fresh corn tortilla , warmed
guacamole
pico de gallo

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
457
Sugar
14g
Fat
14g
Pollo Lucas Tacos, or Chicken Tacos, are a popular dish in Mexico. This recipe gives the chicken a flavorful twist with the use of Mexican oregano and guajillo chile. The spices balance out the brightness of the lemon juice used in the marinade and add an earthy depth to the dish that compliments the freshness of the toppings. These tacos can be served as an appetizer or part of a main course for a quick and easy dinner. Serve with a side of rice or black beans for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill to high heat
2.In a large bowl, mix together lemon juice, kosher salt, Mexican oregano, garlic cloves, and olive oil to form a marinade
3.Add chicken tenders to the marinade and coat well. Let it sit in the fridge for at least one hour or until ready to grill
4.In a small bowl, mix together the ground guajillo chile, sugar, and kosher salt. Set this spice mixture aside
5.Grill the chicken tenders for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through
6.Sprinkle the spice mixture generously over grilled chicken tenders
7.To assemble the tacos, smear refried beans on each warm corn tortilla, add a few pieces of chicken, and top with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo

PROS

Pollo Lucas Tacos are filled with flavorful and juicy grilled chicken with a perfectly balanced spice mixture
This recipe is easy to make and customizable, allowing you to switch up toppings according to your preference.

CONS

While the chicken marinade is relatively simple, it does require a bit of resting time in the fridge to allow the flavors to develop fully.

The ground guajillo chile used in the recipe can be hard to find in some areas

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The skinless chicken breast used in this recipe is a lean protein source that can help build and maintain muscle mass without adding too many calories or fat to your diet.
The spices used in the recipe, such as oregano and guajillo chile, contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and boost immune function.

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