Description
Indulge in a burst of flavor with these Pineapple Chicken Tacos, perfect for any occasion! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent marinated chicken with a refreshing pineapple salsa to delight your taste buds. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a vibrant meal that’s family-friendly and ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize each taco with your favorite toppings and experience the sweet and savory harmony that makes this dish stand out. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these tacos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sriracha mayo, lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add cubed chicken, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple salsa: Mix diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas using your preferred method.
- Assemble tacos: Place shredded cabbage on tortillas; top with chicken and salsa. Add optional toppings like avocado slices or sriracha mayo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg