Tacos de Pollo Asado con Guacamole (Grilled Chicken Tacos)
Citrusy chilli-marinated chicken thighs, grilled until charred, in warm tortillas with guacamole and pickled red onions.
Made with Classic guacamole and Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Pollo asado marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Coat the chicken in your ready made pollo asado marinade (see the base recipe). Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
120 min - 2
Heat a griddle or barbecue until hot. Wipe off excess marinade and brush the chicken with oil.
- 3
Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until charred and the juices run clear with no pink inside.
13 min - 4
Rest for 5 minutes, then chop.
5 min - 5
Warm the tortillas. Fill with chicken and a spoonful of your ready made guacamole (see the base recipe).
- 6
Top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe), coriander and lime juice.
Tips
- Flatten the thighs to even thickness for even cooking.
- Throw away the raw marinade after marinating.
- Check with a thermometer: the thickest part should reach 75C.
Storing and freezing
Cooked chicken keeps 2 days chilled and cooled within 1 hour. Reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Questions
Can I bake the chicken instead?
Yes, roast at 220C (200C fan) for 20 minutes, turning once.
Can I use breast?
Yes, but slice thinner so it cooks evenly and does not dry out.
How long can I marinate?
Up to 12 hours; longer and the acid makes it mushy.
More made with classic guacamole
Tostadas de Garbanzo al Adobo (Adobo Chickpea Tostadas)
DFEFNFTacos de Rajas con Papa (Poblano and Potato Tacos)
GFDFEFHamburguesas Mexicanas con Frijoles y Chipotle (Mexican Beef Burgers with Refried Beans)
NFTostadas de Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Tostadas with Chipotle)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
