Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a vibrant twist on Taco Tuesday, featuring succulent chicken marinated in sweet pineapple and zesty lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, these tacos promise an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, they transform any meal into a festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté onions and pineapple: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onions and diced pineapple; cook until caramelized (5-7 minutes).
- Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet with onions and pineapple. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Warm tortillas: Wrap tortillas in foil and place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble tacos: Layer the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and top with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges: Squeeze lime juice over tacos before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Add jalapeños for extra heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.