Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines zesty chicken with sweet, smoky pineapple salsa. These tacos are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The chili lime marinade infuses the chicken with irresistible flavor, while the grilled pineapple adds a delightful twist. Topped with creamy avocado crema, these tacos are not just easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy this tropical-inspired recipe that will surely impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Recipe All Purpose Chili Lime Chicken
- 1 Recipe Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- 6–8 corn tortillas or 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Monterrey or Pepper Jack cheese, more or less (optional)
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the chili lime chicken according to your preferred method.
- Prepare the grilled pineapple salsa following its recipe instructions.
- Blend avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and cumin until smooth for the avocado crema.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave or skillet.
- Assemble by layering cheese on warm tortillas, followed by chili lime chicken and grilled pineapple salsa. Drizzle with avocado crema before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg