Grilled Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Delicious grilled chicken tacos topped with sweet caramelized pineapple, perfect for weeknight dinners or cookouts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (about half a medium pineapple)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8, depending on size and appetite)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry and coat each breast with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Grill the diced pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes until caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 10 to 20 seconds per side.
- Assemble the tacos by layering sliced chicken and grilled pineapple on the tortillas, then topping with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
For an extra kick, add cayenne or crushed red pepper. Use gluten-free corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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