Apple Mojo Chicken Tacos

Time: 60 Minutes + 8 Hours Inactive ・ Difficulty: Medium ・ Serves: 2 Tacos

Apple Mojo Chicken Tacos Apple Mojo Chicken 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)

  1. Chop the jalapeño and add to a blender with all remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. 

  2. Marinate the chicken with the mojo marinade overnight. 

Person A

Make Guacamole 

  1. Mash avocado then add in remaining ingredients. 

  2. Stir until combined. 

Make Apple Pico de Gallo 

  1. Small dice red onion, jalapeño, watermelon, and Granny Smith apples.  

  2. 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 

  1. Fire up your grill and cook the marinated chicken. 

Prepare Tortillas 

  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill (2 tortillas per taco). 

Assemble Tacos 

  1. Assemble tacos in this order: tortillas, chicken, kale, kraut, quinoa. 

Plate 

  1. Serve tacos with a side of guacamole and apple pico de gallo. 


INSTRUCTIONS AT A GLANCE

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Nutrition

Calories447
Carbohydrates49 g
Protein31 g
Fat15 g
Fiber9 g
Sodium659 mg