Description
Savory Chicken Al Pastor Tacos with Sweet Pineapple Twist deliver a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender, marinated chicken into mouthwatering tacos, enhanced by the sweetness of fresh pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings, these versatile tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings. In just 45 minutes, you can serve a dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 10-12 minutes until fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, slice red onion and chop cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in another pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing cooked chicken on each tortilla and topping with onion, diced pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (119g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg