Jul 13 2026
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Taqueso Pollo Recipe

Inspired by La Puerta
Time1h
Serves2

Grilled chicken in crispy fried jack cheese, avocado, chipotle crema

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Jack Cheese

Chipotle Crema

Assembly

Method

Marinate Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook Chicken

  1. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.

Prepare Cheese

  1. 3

    Prepare the Jack Cheese

    In a bowl, mix the shredded queso blanco or jack cheese with cornstarch. Form the mixture into flat patties.

Fry Cheese

  1. 4

    Fry the Cheese

    In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry cheese patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Make Chipotle Crema

  1. 5

    Prepare Chipotle Crema

    In a small bowl, mix sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice until well combined.

Assemble Taqueso Pollo

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Slice the grilled chicken and place it on the crispy jack cheese. Top with sliced avocado, a drizzle of chipotle crema, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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