Description
These Pineapple Chicken Tacos combine grilled chicken breast with caramelized pineapple, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño for a sweet‑spicy flavor that’s perfect for summer meals. The recipe is quick and easy, requiring only a few pantry staples and about 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve the juicy chicken and pineapple mixture on warm tortillas for a vibrant, tropical twist that’s sure to become a family favorite at any backyard gathering or weeknight dinner. Enjoy with lime wedges!!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
- boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- grated
- 1 jalapeño
- sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- sliced
- Salt
- to taste
- Tortillas
- for serving
Instructions
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Step 1: Preheat the Grill
Set grill to medium‑high heat and let it warm for 5‑7 minutes.
Step 2: Season Chicken
Rub chicken with garlic, ginger, and salt.
Step 3: Grill Chicken
Grill 6‑7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Grill Pineapple
Grill pineapple slices 2‑3 minutes per side until caramelized.
Step 5: Rest and Slice
Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
Step 6: Assemble Tacos
Warm tortillas, add chicken, pineapple, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Step 7: Serve
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add extra jalapeño or a drizzle of hot sauce. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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