Description
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with these delicious Chicken Tacos topped with a vibrant Pineapple Salsa. Perfect for a summer dinner, these gluten-free tacos are bursting with flavor and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Cotija cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice blend over both sides of the chicken. Cook in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Pineapple Salsa: Combine diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet until soft.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill tortillas with chicken, top with pineapple salsa, and optional toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Grilled chicken adds extra flavor to these tacos.
- The salsa can be made ahead and chilled for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with different fruits like mango or peach for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
