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Pineapple Chicken Tacos served with fresh toppings on a wooden table

Pineapple Chicken Tacos

These Pineapple Chicken Tacos are quick and easy to prepare, bursting with flavor from tender chicken and fresh pineapple salsa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Assembly
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken breasts, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned.
Preparing the Salsa
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the finely diced pineapple, red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
Assembling the Tacos
  1. Heat the corn or flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
  2. Place a spoonful of the cooked chicken on each tortilla, topped generously with the pineapple salsa.
Serving
  1. Your Pineapple Chicken Tacos are ready to be devoured. Enjoy this dish with your family or friends!

Notes

Don’t overcook the chicken. Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Experiment with spices if you desire.