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Tacos al Pastor Halal: 40% Lighter, Full Flavor

Succulent halal-certified marinated chicken with warm spices, pineapple, and charred onions wrapped in soft corn tortillas. Our Fat Switch swaps traditional pork shoulder and oil-heavy marinades for lean chicken breast and yogurt-based spice paste, slashing 230 calories while keeping every layer of complexity intact.

25m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 300g halal chicken breast, thinly sliced (1/4 inch)
✓ 2/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
✓ 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
✓ 1 tsp ground cumin
✓ 1/2 tsp achiote powder (or smoked paprika)
✓ 1/4 tsp ground cloves
✓ 1/4 tsp cinnamon
✓ 2 dried guajillo chiles, deseeded
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1/2 lime, juiced
✓ 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
✓ 1 small white onion, sliced and charred
✓ 4 small corn tortillas (warmed, not fried)
✓ 3 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt crema (mixed with 1/2 lime juice)
✓ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
✓ 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
✓ Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toast & Rehydrate Chiles: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high for 30 seconds. Add deseeded guajillo chiles; toast 1–2 minutes per side until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with hot water, and soak 8 minutes until soft.

2. Build the Marinade: Drain softened chiles. Blend with Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp oil, cumin, achiote, cloves, cinnamon, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth paste forms. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Marinate Chicken: Coat thinly sliced chicken breast evenly with yogurt-spice marinade. Let sit 10–15 minutes at room temperature (or up to 4 hours refrigerated for deeper flavor).

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4. Char the Onions: Place sliced onion directly on a hot cast-iron skillet or gas flame (if available) for 2–3 minutes per side until blackened at edges but still slightly tender. Set aside.

5. Sear the Chicken: Return skillet to high heat. Working in batches, sear marinated chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden-brown crust forms and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Wipe excess marinade before searing to encourage browning.

6. Warm the Tortillas: Place corn tortillas directly over gas flame or on a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Stack inside a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

7. Prepare Yogurt Crema: Mix low-fat Greek yogurt with fresh lime juice, pinch of salt, and minced cilantro. Divide between two small bowls.

8. Assemble Tacos: Lay warm tortilla flat. Layer: seared chicken, charred onion, fresh pineapple dice, jalapeño slices, yogurt crema drizzle, and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#halal chicken tacos#low-calorie al pastor recipe#Greek yogurt marinade chicken

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