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Delicious Pineapple Chicken Tacos topped with fresh ingredients and served on a plate

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Sweet and savory grilled chicken paired with caramelized pineapple, perfect for summer weeknight meals or casual cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total) Swap for boneless skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pineapple Topping
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (about half a medium pineapple) Fresh pineapple caramelizes best.
For Assembly
  • 6-8 pieces corn or flour tortillas Depending on size and appetite.
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Clean and oil the grates.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each breast.
Grilling
  1. Place chicken on the hot grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. While the chicken rests, grill diced pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred.
  4. Warm the tortillas on the grill for 10 to 20 seconds per side until pliable.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken in the tortillas, topping with grilled pineapple, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

These tacos pair beautifully with a crisp cabbage slaw, cilantro-lime rice, or black beans. For creaminess, add sliced avocado or Greek yogurt.

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