Pineapple Chicken Tacos: A Juicy Twist for Taco Night
Enjoy a mouthwatering twist on traditional tacos with these delicious Pineapple Chicken Tacos, perfect for your next taco night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, pineapple, and spices. Toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken mixture, cooking until chicken is done, about 7-10 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or directly over a flame.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken-pineapple mixture.
- Top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a couple of hours before cooking.
- Serve with additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg