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Chicken Fajita Mole Tacos

Cultural Context

Chicken Fajita Mole Tacos blend traditional Mexican flavors with the vibrant and rich mole sauce, which has roots in pre-Hispanic cuisine. Mole, often made with chocolate and spices, is a staple in Mexican cooking, symbolizing celebration and festivity. These tacos are popular in modern cuisine, showcasing the fusion of classic and contemporary tastes, making them a favorite at gatherings and family dinners.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
1 cup mole sauce
8 taco shells
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup queso panela
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade mole

💰Cheaper: red enchilada sauce

Homemade mole can be healthier with less sugar.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs while corn tortillas are more affordable.

1

Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Coat bottom of pan with oil then add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink with a temperature of 165ºF.

2

While chicken cooks, warm mole sauce in a small saucepan on low heat and reserve for later use.

3

Once chicken is done, transfer to a bowl, draining excess liquid.

4

To assemble tacos, place equal amounts of chicken in each taco shell and top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of mole sauce.

5

Add shredded lettuce and garnish with pico de gallo and queso panela. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletsaucepan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Tacos de Mole con PolloMole Chicken Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de fajita de pollo con mole

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