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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Pineapple Chicken Tacos offer a delicious twist on traditional tacos with a blend of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Diced
  • 1 cup Pineapple, diced Fresh or canned
  • 4 pieces Soft tortillas For serving
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor
  • 1 tsp Cumin Ground
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine diced chicken with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
  2. Add diced pineapple to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Assembling Tacos
  1. Warm the soft tortillas in a pan or microwave.
  2. Assemble tacos by placing the chicken and pineapple mixture on the tortillas.
  3. Top with fresh cilantro and any additional toppings you prefer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Marinate the chicken for a couple of hours before cooking for even more flavor. Use fresh pineapple for the best taste, but canned pineapple will work in a pinch. Experiment with different toppings like cheese, jalapeños, or salsa to customize your tacos.

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