Apple Mojo Chicken Tacos
Time: 60 Minutes + 8 Hours Inactive ・ Difficulty: Medium ・ Serves: 2 Tacos
This recipe turns cooking into a shared ritual — it’s simple, satisfying, and meant to be made together. Nutritionally, it’s balanced without feeling heavy: clean protein, fiber-rich grains, fresh produce, and gut-friendly fermented food. The result is energizing and supportive of your overall wellness.
INGREDIENTS
For The Tacos
6 ounces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons mojo marinade
1 cup red quinoa, cooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 corn tortillas
1 cup baby kale
1 tablespoon curry kraut, Hosta Hill
3 tablespoons guacamole
1 ounce apple pico de gallo
For The Mojo Marinade
(recipe yields 20 tablespoons)
1/2 jalapeño
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dry oregano
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tablespoon orange zest
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
For The Guacamole
(recipe yields ~7 tablespoons)
1 avocado
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons jalapeño, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
For The Apple Pido De Gallo
(recipe yields 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2-1/2 tablespoons jalapeño, diced
2-1/2 ounces watermelon, diced
5 ounces Granny Smith apples, diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1-3/4 teaspoons lime juice
1 pinch salt
INSTRUCTIONS (FOR 2 PEOPLE)
To Make the Mojo Marinade: (MAKE AHEAD)
Chop the jalapeño and add to a blender with all remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Marinate the chicken with the mojo marinade overnight.
Person A
Make Guacamole
Mash avocado then add in remaining ingredients.
Stir until combined.
Make Apple Pico de Gallo
Small dice red onion, jalapeño, watermelon, and Granny Smith apples.
Add to a bowl along with all remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
Prep Toppings
Season the cooked quinoa with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Measure out baby kale and curry kraut.
Keep ready for assembly.
Person B Grill Chicken
Fire up your grill and cook the marinated chicken.
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill (2 tortillas per taco).
Assemble Tacos
Assemble tacos in this order: tortillas, chicken, kale, kraut, quinoa.
Plate
Serve tacos with a side of guacamole and apple pico de gallo.
INSTRUCTIONS AT A GLANCE
Nutrition
| Calories | 447 |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sodium | 659 mg |