Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of blackened chicken tacos with pineapple salsa, a dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. This delightful recipe features marinated chicken breast, seasoned with a robust blend of spices, grilled to perfection and complemented by a refreshing pineapple salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these tacos are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a unique twist, and enjoy the burst of tropical flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 lime (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a resealable bag, combine chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, honey, lime juice and zest, and olive oil. Seal and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the salsa: Mix diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, jalapeño pepper, lime juice and zest, and cilantro in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas in the same skillet until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with sliced chicken and top with pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg