Pineapple Chicken Tacos
A vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines chicken and tacos with a tropical twist, perfect for impressing friends or feeding family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (cubed)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 jalapeño (sliced, optional)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté the marinated chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes per side.
- Prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken after letting it rest on a cutting board.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or in the oven.
- Assemble the tacos with tortillas, sliced chicken, pineapple salsa, avocado, and jalapeño if desired.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken and pineapple. Vegetarian option available by substituting chicken with grilled vegetables。
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, pineapple, summer recipe, easy dinner, tropical, Mexican cuisine