Description
Delicious Pineapple Chicken Tacos combining savory grilled chicken with sweet pineapple for a fresh and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a separate bowl, combine grilled chicken with diced pineapple.
- Serve the mixture in warm tortillas and top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Fresh pineapple is recommended for maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg