Description
Delicious tacos filled with grilled chicken and caramelized pineapple, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges (one per serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and let it rest for 15 minutes if possible.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, using a meat thermometer to check for 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken is grilling, prepare the pineapple on the grill for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Slice the grilled chicken and mix it with the grilled pineapple.
- Serve in taco shells topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice on top and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by reducing the chili powder or adding hot sauce on the side. You can also customize with different toppings like pickled red onions or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg