Description
These pineapple chicken tacos blend juicy, seasoned chicken with sweet caramelized pineapple for a tropical twist on taco night. Served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings, they’re flavorful, light, and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple (fresh or canned, diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, avocado slices, sour cream, cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet or on a grill until fully cooked, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the diced pineapple in a pan until lightly caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or over an open flame for extra flavor.
- Assemble the tacos by layering chicken, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro into the tortillas.
- Add any optional toppings like lettuce, avocado, sour cream, or cheese before serving.
Notes
- Drain canned pineapple well to avoid soggy tacos.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts but both work well.
- Store tortillas separately from fillings for best reheating results.
- Customize with hot sauce, jalapeños, or lime crema for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg