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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Tropical Pineapple Chicken Tacos for Quick Flavorful Dinners

Delight in these Pineapple Chicken Tacos for a quick and tasty dinner with a sweet twist from pineapple salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tropical
Calories: 335

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or agave for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced; ground ginger works too
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced; garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional; adjust to taste
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup Pineapple fresh or well-drained canned
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper or any color for substitution
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion or white onion
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 whole Jalapeño remove seeds for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For Assembly
  • 8 pieces Tortillas corn or flour
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 2 cups Cabbage/Slaw Mix or pre-packaged coleslaw
  • to Taste Optional Toppings avocado, sriracha mayo, lime wedges

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
  2. Chop fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño into small pieces. Combine in a bowl and drizzle with lime juice; add salt and stir. Chill until ready.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet for 30 seconds each side or until pliable. You can also microwave them briefly.
  5. On each tortilla, place slaw mix, sliced chicken, and pineapple salsa. Add optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep chicken and salsa separate for freshness. Chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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