Description
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa offer a vibrant mix of flavors that will elevate any meal. Tender, marinated chicken infused with chili and lime spices pairs beautifully with sweet, smoky grilled pineapple salsa. Topped with creamy avocado crema and served in warm tortillas, these tacos are not only a feast for the senses but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, they are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the burst of freshness and spice in every bite!
Ingredients
- 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 EACH ground cumin, garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Lime Chicken according to your recipe while simultaneously making the Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
- In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, cumin, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm the tortillas and melt cheese on top if desired.
- Assemble each taco by layering the chicken and salsa on the tortilla and drizzling with avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra spice, add jalapeños or increase the chili powder in the chicken marinade. Customize your toppings with fresh cilantro or pickled onions for added flavor.