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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Bright and breezy Pineapple Chicken Tacos featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet-tart pineapple, and fresh cilantro for a perfect weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
  4. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken and diced pineapple on the tortillas.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness before grilling for uniform cooking. Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: tacos, chicken, pineapple, grilled tacos, weeknight meals