Description
Poblano Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent grilled chicken and smoky roasted poblano peppers, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Topped with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, these tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday or any gathering. With their rich flavors and stunning presentation, they are guaranteed to impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy the fiesta on your plate in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3–4 breasts)
- 2 fresh poblano peppers
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime mixed into sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or broil in the oven.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic; let sit for five minutes.
- Grill poblanos until charred (approximately five minutes per side). Cover in a bowl with plastic wrap for ten minutes to steam.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F); let rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Peel skins off poblanos, remove seeds if desired, and slice into strips.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet or over low flames. Assemble tacos by adding sliced chicken, poblano strips, lime juice, and the sour cream mixture. Top with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg