Description
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful meal that can elevate any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. These tacos are filled with a zesty blend of spices, tender chicken, and sweet grilled pineapple, topped with a creamy avocado crema that adds richness and visual appeal. Quick to prepare, they allow you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize your toppings for a fun taco bar experience and enjoy the burst of flavors that make these tacos a crowd-pleaser.
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 Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese (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 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Lime Chicken according to its recipe until fully cooked.
- Make the Grilled Pineapple Salsa as per its instructions.
- Blend avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and garlic powder until smooth for the avocado crema.
- Warm tortillas and layer with chicken, salsa, and drizzle with avocado crema before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg