Grilled Chicken Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
Grilled chicken breasts topped with a spicy fresh pineapple salsa served inside a grilled tortilla. The perfect healthy meal that can be whipped together in no time that your family will love.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts about 1 1/4 lbs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 1- inch thick rounds fresh pineapple
- 1 small jalapeño seeds removed
- 1/4 medium red onion sliced thick for grilling
- 1 Tbs lime juice about 1/2 lime
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 red bell pepper 1/4-inch julienne cut
- 8 corn tortillas
Optional:
- cilantro leaves
- fresh lime wedges
- sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350º-400º.) Season chicken with cumin, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Grill for 8-12 minutes, or until internal temperature of 160º is reached. Remove and cover with foil. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
- Grill pineapple, red onion and jalapeño 5-8 minutes, until slightly charred. Remove and dice into 1/4-inch pieces. Add lime juice and salt. Set aside.
- Warm tortillas on grill, about 30 seconds per side. To assemble tacos, add chicken, red bell pepper and salsa. Serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: 1. Mango can be substituted for the pineapple for a different flavor composition. 2. For juicy, tender chicken, allow chicken to rise to room temperature prior to grilling (about 15 minutes).
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal