Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos bring a tropical twist to your dinner table with their vibrant flavors and easy preparation. This delightful dish features juicy marinated chicken paired with sweet, succulent pineapple, all nestled in soft tortillas. Perfect for summer BBQs, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals, these tacos offer a harmonious blend of savory and sweet that will satisfy everyone’s cravings.
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
- Optional garnishes: sliced jalapeño, avocado, diced red onion, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a mixing bowl with chili powder, cumin, paprika, lime juice, and salt for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add cubed pineapple in the last few minutes of cooking to caramelize.
- Warm tortillas either on a skillet or over flame.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken and pineapple on tortillas and adding desired garnishes.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken longer (up to overnight) for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste; ripe avocados and seasonal pineapples work wonders. Try other fruits like mango for a different tropical flair.