Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Chili Lime Chicken Tacos featuring Grilled Pineapple Salsa, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a harmonious blend of zesty chili lime chicken, grilled pineapple salsa, and soft tortillas, creating a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The juicy chicken, marinated in a blend of chili, lime, and fragrant herbs, is grilled to perfection, delivering a succulent and flavorful bite. The grilled pineapple salsa adds a tropical twist, balancing the heat of the chili with its sweet and tangy notes, while the creamy avocado slices and crumbled cotija cheese add richness and texture. Served with a side of fluffy rice and vibrant black beans, this dish is a complete and satisfying meal, perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion.
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CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA
These chicken tacos with homemade pineapple salsa are quickly assembled once you've marinated the chicken. The actual grill time is only about 6 minutes.
Provided by Bren
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, pineapple, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and sugar; toss to combine. Cover salsa with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Place the remaining red onion in the bowl of a small food processor. Add juice of one lime and process until finely ground, about 3 minutes.
- Place chicken strips into a shallow dish. Slather onion mixture over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil the grill.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate.
- Lightly brown the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the salsa.
- Thinly slice the chicken, against the grain. Lay tortillas out on plates, top with lettuce, chicken, pineapple salsa, and Sriracha sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 491.2 mg, Sugar 8 g
CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE
Provided by Jaclyn
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- 1. CHICKEN DIRECTIONS - In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature for before cooking. STOVETOP DIRECTIONS If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. 2. GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA DIRECTIONS: Grease grill and heat to medium high heat. Drizzle red onions with olive oil. Drizzle red bell pepper quarters and jalapeno with olive oil to lightly coat. Working in batches as needed depending on grill size, grill pineapple and vegetables at medium high heat until tender and lightly charred all over, about 12 minutes for the onions, turning occasionally, about 8-10 minutes for the pineapple, or until caramelized, flipping once, 6 minutes for the red bell peppers, flipping once, and jalapeno for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally. Once cool enough to handle, dab off any excess oil with paper towels from vegetables and chop pineapple (cutting around core), red bell peppers, and onions. Devein and deseed jalapeno and dice, reserving some of the seeds if desired. Toss pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If you would like it spicier, add some of the jalapeno seeds to taste. Can be served immediately or even better chilled. 3. AVOCADO CREMA DIRECTIONS: To make the Avocado Crema, add all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make 4 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container. 4. ASSEMBLE TACOS: To assemble, melt cheese on tortillas in the microwave or stovetop then top with Chili Lime Chicken, Pineapple Salsa followed by Avocado Crema.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh chicken, pineapple, and cilantro.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your liking. If you like things spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer milder flavors, use less.
- Make sure to grill the pineapple until it is slightly caramelized. This will give it a delicious smoky flavor.
- Be generous with the salsa. It really makes the tacos!
Conclusion:
These chili lime chicken tacos with grilled pineapple salsa are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. They are packed with flavor and will be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these tacos a try!
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