Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Tacos
If you’re craving a deliciously vibrant dinner, look no further than these Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Tacos. This recipe brings together the smoky heat of chipotle peppers and the sweet juiciness of fresh pineapple, creating a delightful fusion that’s perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals. With just a handful of simple ingredients and quick preparation time, you can enjoy these flavor-packed tacos in no time. Whether you serve them with zesty lime wedges or your favorite toppings, these tacos are sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh pineapple, diced (for topping)
- Red onion, diced (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
- Avocado slices (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine fresh pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly before slicing into strips.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on tortillas and topping them with diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg