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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Delicious Pineapple Chicken Tacos for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy homemade Pineapple Chicken Tacos bursting with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Substitute olive oil if needed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated for better integration
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced finely
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
Salsa
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Optional
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh is ideal
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To taste
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking chicken
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage/Slaw
  • 3 tbsp Optional Toppings Avocado, sriracha mayo, lime wedges

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes for an aromatic marinade.
  2. Add your boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Chop fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. In a separate bowl, combine with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a sprinkle of salt. Mix well and refrigerate.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet, let it rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Warm tortillas until pliable in a dry skillet or microwave.
  7. On each tortilla, layer shredded cabbage, sliced chicken, and pineapple salsa. Add optional toppings if desired, fold, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is marinated properly for flavor. Adjust heat levels depending on preference.

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