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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Zesty Pineapple Chicken Tacos Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Delight in these Pineapple Chicken Tacos, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn or Flour Tortillas

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by dicing your boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until each piece is evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling, then add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until a golden crust forms.
  3. After the initial sear, stir the chicken pieces and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the diced fresh pineapple, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  5. Warm your corn or flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  6. To assemble your tacos, lay the warmed tortillas on a plate and fill each with a generous amount of the cooked chicken and top with the fresh salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the chicken and salsa in advance for an effortless assembly on taco night.

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