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Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa - Mexican Food Recipe

🌮 Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili Lime Chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
For the Grilled Pineapple Salsa:
  • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple sliced into rings or chunks
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
For Serving:
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Sour cream or crema optional
  • Extra lime wedges

Method
 

Marinate the chicken:
  1. In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix olive oil, lime juice and zest, chili powder, paprika, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge for more flavor).
Grill the pineapple:
  1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pineapple for 2–3 minutes per side until charred. Let cool slightly, then dice.
Make the salsa:
  1. In a bowl, combine grilled pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Cook the chicken:
  1. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Rest for a few minutes, then slice.
Warm the tortillas:
  1. Briefly warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assemble the tacos:
  1. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, pineapple salsa, avocado, and a drizzle of crema if using. Finish with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

- For extra smoky flavor, grill both the pineapple and the chicken.
- Use fresh pineapple if possible — it grills and caramelizes better than canned.
- To make it spicier, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add hot sauce.
- Try cotija cheese or pickled red onions as extra toppings.
- Leftover chicken and salsa make a great taco bowl or rice bowl!