Description
Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a tropical delight, combining marinated chicken, fresh pineapple, and zesty crema, wrapped in warm tortillas for a vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add your chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated, then cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the salsa by mixing diced fresh pineapple and shredded cabbage in a bowl.
- Make the creamy lime crema by mixing sour cream and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble your tacos with grilled chicken, pineapple salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema.
- Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight and use fresh ingredients. Substitute chicken with shrimp or firm tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, pineapple, chicken, grilling, summer, easy recipes