Description
A delicious twist on taco night featuring tender chicken and sweet pineapple, wrapped in soft tortillas.
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
- Prep your ingredients: Gather and chop the chicken, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro.
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until cooked through.
- Add the pineapple: Push the chicken to one side and sauté the diced pineapple until caramelized.
- Mix and combine: Stir the chicken and pineapple together, then add lime juice.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet until soft.
- Assemble your tacos: Fill each tortilla with chicken and pineapple mixture, topped with red onion and cilantro.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro for added color. Consider adding queso fresco or spicy crema for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken Tacos, Taco Night, Easy Tacos, Mexican Recipes, Family Recipes