Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings and weeknight dinners, featuring grilled chicken and sweet pineapple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional: Sliced avocado for creaminess
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest before slicing.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple with a bit of lime juice.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken in taco shells, topping with pineapple, and garnishing with cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for perfect doneness. Marinate chicken for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg