Pineapple Chicken Tacos
These Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a flavor explosion! Juicy chicken and sweet pineapple salsa come together in an easy and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 tacos
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa. In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and lime juice. Stir well.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with cooked chicken and topping with pineapple salsa.
- Add optional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, grill the pineapple before dicing it for the salsa. This adds a smoky sweetness to the tacos.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/pineapple-chicken-tacos/