Pineapple Chicken Tacos
A refreshing twist on traditional tacos, blending juicy chicken with vibrant pineapple salsa for a delightful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 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 with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken undisturbed for 3 minutes to develop a crust.
- Stir the chicken and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare a refreshing salsa with diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
- Warm the tortillas to enhance their flavor.
- Assemble the tacos by layering the chicken and salsa.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg