Description
Delight in these flavorful Pineapple Chicken Tacos, featuring succulent chicken, fresh pineapple, and zesty lime in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken in a bowl with the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer.
- Do not stir for the first three minutes; allow the chicken to sizzle undisturbed.
- Stir and continue to cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove from heat and let it rest gently.
- Create the salsa by combining finely diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble by placing a generous layer of cooked chicken on each tortilla, topped with salsa.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken overnight and consider adding jalapeños for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, pineapple, Mexican, easy recipe, summer flavors, family meal