Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy recipe features tender marinated chicken paired with a vibrant pineapple salsa, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive summer barbecues. In just under 35 minutes, you can whip up this flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress family and friends. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings like avocado and sriracha mayo for an extra kick. Experience the taste of tropical paradise right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sriracha mayo, lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add cubed chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Warm tortillas using your preferred method.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded cabbage in each tortilla followed by cooked chicken and pineapple salsa. Add optional toppings and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg