Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and tropical twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any occasion. With juicy marinated chicken and sweet pineapple, these tacos deliver a delightful flavor explosion that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (cubed)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by layering sliced chicken, cubed pineapple, red onion, jalapeño slices (if using), avocado (if using), and cilantro on each tortilla.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg