Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
A delightful blend of zesty chili lime chicken and sweet grilled pineapple salsa, perfect for any weeknight dinner or gathering with friends.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 6-8 corn tortillas corn tortillas or 4 flour tortillas
- 1 medium medium avocado adds creaminess
- 1/2 cup Monterrey or Pepper Jack cheese optional, for creaminess
- 1/2 cup sour cream provides richness
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise adds creaminess
- 1 tablespoon lime juice enhances flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin adds warmth
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder provides depth
For the Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- 1 medium fresh pineapple chopped into small chunks
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, garlic powder, ground cumin, and salt.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Chop fresh pineapple into small chunks and grill until grill marks form.
- Combine the grilled pineapple with other salsa ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Slice the rested chicken into strips.
- Warm corn or flour tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to one minute per side.
- Assemble the tacos by layering a warm tortilla with sliced chicken and grilled pineapple salsa.
- Add cheese, avocado, sour cream, and mayonnaise as desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Consider serving these tacos with a fried egg on top for breakfast, or as a snack with tortilla chips. They can be customized with various toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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