Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that combines zesty spices with the sweetness of grilled pineapple. This taco recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it ideal for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The succulent chicken, paired with refreshing pineapple salsa and creamy avocado crema, creates a delightful flavor explosion that will impress your guests and family alike.
- 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 (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 and Grilled Pineapple Salsa according to their recipes.
- For the Avocado Crema, blend avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave and melt cheese on them if desired.
- Assemble tacos by layering each tortilla with Chili Lime Chicken, Grilled Pineapple Salsa, and topping generously with Avocado Crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg