Description
A delicious recipe for chicken and pineapple tacos, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- Season chicken pieces with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned and mostly cooked.
- Add diced pineapple and sliced red onion to the skillet with the chicken.
- Sauté for another 5-8 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and pineapple is caramelized.
- Warm tortillas in a separate dry pan or microwave for 30 seconds.
- Assemble tacos by spooning the chicken and pineapple mixture into the tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.
- Feel free to add avocado or other toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg