Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that blends sweet and savory elements, making them perfect for any occasion. In just 35 minutes, you can create an impressive meal featuring tender marinated chicken paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa. These tacos are not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing you to tailor them to your taste. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, they promise satisfaction with every bite.
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, lime wedges, sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add cubed chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Pineapple Salsa: Mix diced pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in another bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Warm Tortillas: Use your preferred method to warm the tortillas.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with cabbage or slaw, cooked chicken, and pineapple salsa. Add desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (about 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg