Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate your taco night. Juicy marinated chicken thighs are cooked to perfection and paired with fresh, sweet pineapple, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This tropical twist is not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 35 minutes from start to finish—but also versatile enough to satisfy every palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Optional toppings: jalapeño, avocado, red onion, cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, and lime juice. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Prepare the pineapple: Cube fresh pineapple and lightly grill in the same skillet if desired.
- Assemble tacos: Slice cooked chicken and warm tortillas. Place sliced chicken on each tortilla followed by pineapple and desired toppings.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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