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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

These Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a tropical taco night!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 30 ml honey
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 15 ml sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Salsa
  • 240 g fresh pineapple diced
  • 60 ml lime juice
  • 4 g salt
  • 30 g cilantro chopped
Tacos
  • 12 tortillas small corn or flour tortillas
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 120 g shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • as desired Optional toppings: avocado slices, sriracha mayo, lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pineapple, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to prepare the salsa.
  4. Warm tortillas and fill each with chicken, cabbage, and pineapple salsa. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

These tacos are perfect for a summer evening. Feel free to swap any toppings with your favorites, like mango or a different type of slaw.