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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

A quick, sweet, and savory taco filling featuring seasoned chicken and caramelized fresh fruit.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple diced into small cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 fresh lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cook the chicken in a large skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion in the same skillet with the remaining olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Combine the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the fruit mixture and heat through for 2 minutes.
  5. Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos, garnishing with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fruit to get a good sear rather than steaming it.