Pineapple Chicken Tacos (Print version)
Spiced chicken with sweet pineapple salsa in warm tortillas, ready in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Pineapple Salsa
10 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
11 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp lime juice
15 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Extra cilantro leaves
19 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the salsa.
02 - Mix diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside at room temperature.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds until warm and pliable.
05 - Place cooked chicken on each warm tortilla. Top generously with pineapple salsa, arrange avocado slices, and garnish with extra cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy combo hits every craving at once, making you wonder why you ever settled for plain tacos
- Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like something from a taco truck you waited 20 minutes for
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time, even if you are in a rush, it is the difference between seasoned chicken and spicy chunks of bland meat
- Warm tortillas transform the whole experience, cold ones crack and break and nobody wants taco salad on their plate
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Let the salsa sit at room temperature while the chicken cooks, the flavors open up beautifully