Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant culinary delight that brings together zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. This dish features tender, marinated chicken paired with a sweet and smoky grilled pineapple salsa, all topped off with a creamy avocado crema. It’s perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. These tacos are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit every palate. Impress your family and friends with this delicious recipe that promises an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Lime Chicken according to your recipe instructions.
- Simultaneously, create the Grilled Pineapple Salsa following its specific recipe.
- For the avocado crema, blend together avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, cumin, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Warm tortillas and melt cheese on top if desired.
- Assemble tacos by layering with chicken, salsa, and a drizzle of avocado crema before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg