Description
A fun and tasty meal combining grilled chicken and caramelized pineapple, perfect for a quick dinner or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, grill the diced pineapple for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- To assemble the tacos, fill taco shells or tortillas with sliced chicken, grilled pineapple, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for more intense flavors. Customize with toppings like avocado, cheese, or diced onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, pineapple, grilled, quick dinner, easy recipe, summer meal