Description
Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe features smoky, grilled chicken paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa that brings a tropical twist to your taco night. In just 30 minutes, you can create a colorful meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of textures and flavors creates an explosion of taste in each bite, making these tacos a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Smoky Chipotle Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/3 cup finely diced red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 10 tortilla or lettuce wraps
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F). Mix Smoky Chipotle Seasoning with avocado oil and rub it over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let it rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the tacos by placing chopped chicken in tortillas or lettuce wraps and topping with pineapple salsa, crumbled queso fresco, and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg