Description
Follow these steps to make flavorful grilled chicken tacos featuring sweet pineapple salsa and a bright cilantro-lime slaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salsa)
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- For the Slaw: 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for slaw)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the pineapple salsa: Mix the diced pineapple, red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), and 1 tablespoon of lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the slaw: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Toss with the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro until coated. Set aside.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, or place directly on the grill grates.
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or chopping.
- Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with the grilled chicken. Top generously with the pineapple salsa and a spoonful of the cilantro-lime slaw.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken marinade.
- If you do not have a grill, you can pan-sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until done.
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save time when making the slaw.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105