Pineapple Chicken Tacos (Print)
Juicy spiced chicken topped with fresh pineapple salsa in warm tortillas.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (optional)
19 - Lime wedges
# How To Make:
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 evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while preparing the salsa.
02 - Mix diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is 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 20-30 seconds until pliable and warm.
05 - Place cooked chicken on each warm tortilla. Top generously with pineapple salsa, arrange avocado slices, and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy combo hits every craving at once, plus it comes together faster than delivery
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or just yourself, and leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Let the chicken get some actual color in the pan, those browned bits are where all the flavor lives
- Warm your tortillas properly, cold tortilla equals sad taco experience every single time
03 -
- Pat your chicken dry before adding the marinade so the spices actually cling to the meat
- Char your pineapple pieces in a hot pan before making salsa for an incredible smoky sweet depth