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Pineapple Chicken Tacos

Juicy chicken tacos with sweet pineapple, crisp cabbage, and tropical bell peppers for a healthy and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup pineapple chunks fresh
Taco Assembly
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.25 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
Optional Sauce
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Toss diced chicken with spices until evenly coated.
  2. Cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat 5–7 minutes until done. Add pineapple for last 2 minutes.
  3. Warm tortillas in skillet or oven.
  4. Assemble tacos with chicken, pineapple, cabbage, bell peppers, and cilantro.
  5. Optional: drizzle Greek yogurt sauce over tacos.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Store cooked chicken up to 3 days. Assemble tacos fresh for best texture.