Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Delightful tacos combining tender chicken and sweet pineapple, perfect for any casual meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (Boneless, skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Reduce if milder heat is preferred
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced Canned pineapple can be substituted if drained
- 8 small corn tortillas Flour tortillas can be substituted
- to taste Fresh cilantro For garnish
- to taste Lime wedges For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts, then cut them into bite-sized pieces or strips.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, spacing out the pieces for even cooking.
- Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat.
- Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center.
- Meanwhile, dice the fresh pineapple into small chunks.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, stir in the diced pineapple and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or over a flame for a few seconds on each side.
Assembly
- Place a generous amount of the chicken and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juicier meat. Use fresh pineapple for a vibrant flavor. Adjust the spice levels based on your taste. Experiment with different toppings and proteins if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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