Description
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will brighten any meal. These tacos feature tender, marinated chicken and sweet, smoky grilled pineapple salsa, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with bold flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve them with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Grill the Pineapple: Preheat grill to medium heat. Skewer pineapple chunks and grill for 5-7 minutes until charred.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4. Shred the Chicken: Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before shredding with two forks.
- 5. Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas on the grill or in a pan, fill with shredded chicken, grilled pineapple salsa, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg