Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for elevating your taco night. These vibrant tacos feature juicy marinated chicken grilled to perfection and paired with refreshing pineapple chunks. Wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients, they create a tropical dining experience that everyone will love. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe is not only quick to prepare but also allows for endless customization with toppings like avocado and jalapeño. Bring the taste of summer to your table any night of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (marinated)
- 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: sliced jalapeño, sliced avocado, diced red onion, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While chicken is grilling, prepare toppings: cube pineapple, slice jalapeño and avocado, dice red onion, chop cilantro.
- Warm tortillas on a skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced chicken on tortillas and topping with pineapple, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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