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Delicious pineapple chicken tacos topped with fresh ingredients

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Juicy grilled chicken and sweet, charred pineapple wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total) Boneless skinless recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the tacos
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (about half a medium pineapple) Can substitute with canned pineapple if necessary.
  • 6-8 pieces corn or flour tortillas Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
  • to garnish fresh cilantro
  • to serve lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides.
Grilling
  1. Place the chicken on the hot grill. Cook 6 to 7 minutes per side. Use an instant-read thermometer and remove the chicken at 165°F.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. While the chicken rests, spread diced pineapple on a grill pan or directly on the grates. Grill 2 to 3 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred.
  4. Warm tortillas on the grill 10 to 20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly marked.
Assembly
  1. Assemble tacos: place sliced chicken in tortillas, top with grilled pineapple, scatter fresh cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Storage: refrigerate sliced chicken and grilled pineapple in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently to prevent drying. You can also freeze cooked chicken for 2 to 3 months.

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