Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Experience a vibrant twist on taco night with Pineapple Chicken Tacos! These tacos feature juicy marinated chicken thighs paired with sweet, fresh pineapple, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The combination of savory spices and tropical flavors creates a delightful balance that will impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (cubed)
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 jalapeño (sliced, optional)
- 1 avocado (sliced, optional)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, lime juice, and chicken thighs. Coat well and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill Pan: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease if necessary.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the hot pan and cook each side for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from pan and let rest before slicing into strips.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. On each tortilla, layer sliced chicken, cubed pineapple, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and any optional toppings like jalapeño or avocado.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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