Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy smoky chipotle chicken paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa that bursts with flavor. These tacos are not only easy to prepare but also healthy and gluten-free, making them suitable for family dinners or summer cookouts. Customize your meal with tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option and watch as these tasty tacos become a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Smoky Chipotle Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/3 cup finely diced red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to season
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 10 tortilla or lettuce wraps
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine Smoky Chipotle Seasoning with avocado oil in a small bowl and rub onto chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before chopping.
- Assemble tacos by placing chipotle chicken in tortillas or lettuce wraps, topping with pineapple salsa and optional avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg