Best 7 Chili Lime Chicken Tacos With Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that combines the bold flavors of chili, lime, chicken, and grilled pineapple salsa. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chili lime chicken tacos with grilled pineapple salsa. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the techniques that bring out the distinct flavors of each component, we'll provide you with all the knowledge and tips you need to craft a dish that will leave your palate craving for more. So, gather your aprons, fire up your grills, and let's embark on this flavorful adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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Our fun, simple chicken taco recipe is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover filling, I toss it into a garden-fresh taco salad. -Tracy Gunter, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chunky salsa
12 fat-free flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional: Sour cream, pickled onions, shredded lettuce and shredded cheddar or Cotija cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in corn and salsa. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, about 30 minutes. Place filling on tortillas; if desired, serve with sour cream, pickled onions, lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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These chicken tacos with homemade pineapple salsa are quickly assembled once you've marinated the chicken. The actual grill time is only about 6 minutes.

Provided by Bren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, diced, divided
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 lime, juiced
8 (7 inch) tortillas, or more as needed
1 cup shredded lettuce
8 dashes Sriracha sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, pineapple, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and sugar; toss to combine. Cover salsa with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Place the remaining red onion in the bowl of a small food processor. Add juice of one lime and process until finely ground, about 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken strips into a shallow dish. Slather onion mixture over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil the grill.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate.
  • Lightly brown the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the salsa.
  • Thinly slice the chicken, against the grain. Lay tortillas out on plates, top with lettuce, chicken, pineapple salsa, and Sriracha sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 491.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS



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All the flavor without the fuss, these chicken thighs come together in a flash. Serve with Mexican-style street corn and beans.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Chicken Thighs

Time 2h17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk cilantro, oil, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add thighs and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook thighs for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 200.1 mg

CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE



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Provided by Jaclyn

Number Of Ingredients 35

Chili Lime Chicken:
1 lb chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
Chili Lime Rub:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional for more heat)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
fresh-squeezed lime juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
Lime zest from 1 lime
Grilled Pineapple Salsa:
1/2 ripe pineapple, trimmed and sliced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and quartered
1/2 small red onion, peeled and cut in half (so you have 2 quarters of whole onion)
1 whole jalapeno
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil
4 flour tortillas or 6-8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup favorite cheese, more or less
Avocado Crema:
1 medium avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. CHICKEN DIRECTIONS - In a small bowl, whisk chicken rub ingredients together and rub evenly all over chicken breasts. Time permitting, allow chicken to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 8 hours then bring to room temperature for before cooking. STOVETOP DIRECTIONS If chicken has been refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once very hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 5-7 more minutes (depending on thickness of chicken), or until chicken is cooked through. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. 2. GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA DIRECTIONS: Grease grill and heat to medium high heat. Drizzle red onions with olive oil. Drizzle red bell pepper quarters and jalapeno with olive oil to lightly coat. Working in batches as needed depending on grill size, grill pineapple and vegetables at medium high heat until tender and lightly charred all over, about 12 minutes for the onions, turning occasionally, about 8-10 minutes for the pineapple, or until caramelized, flipping once, 6 minutes for the red bell peppers, flipping once, and jalapeno for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally. Once cool enough to handle, dab off any excess oil with paper towels from vegetables and chop pineapple (cutting around core), red bell peppers, and onions. Devein and deseed jalapeno and dice, reserving some of the seeds if desired. Toss pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. If you would like it spicier, add some of the jalapeno seeds to taste. Can be served immediately or even better chilled. 3. AVOCADO CREMA DIRECTIONS: To make the Avocado Crema, add all the Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make 4 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container. 4. ASSEMBLE TACOS: To assemble, melt cheese on tortillas in the microwave or stovetop then top with Chili Lime Chicken, Pineapple Salsa followed by Avocado Crema.

CHILI-LIME GRILLED PINEAPPLE



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I love grilled pineapple. This recipe combines the fruit's natural sweetness with the tart and spicy flavors of lime and chili powder. It's great for dessert and even as a side dish with ham or pork chops. -Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Peel pineapple, removing any eyes from fruit. Cut lengthwise into 6 wedges; remove core. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Brush pineapple with half of the glaze; reserve remaining mixture for basting., Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, basting occasionally with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS



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This recipe came from one of my friends, I tried it out her way and liked it, but I wanted to put my own little twist on it. Its super easy, super good and very family friendly, not to mention very filling and healthy!

Provided by MiquelNORTON

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 flour tortillas
1 1/2 lbs chicken
1 small onion, diced
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup salsa
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
2 cups cheese
1 cup rice
1 (12 ounce) can black beans

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, lime juice, chili powder and diced onion in a crock pot. Set on low for 6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken and place back into crock pot, add corn and salsa, let heat for about 30 minutes.
  • Place in tortillas, with black beans, rice (if wanted) add cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 866, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 23.7

GRILLED CHILE-LIME FLANK STEAK SOFT TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Make and share this Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak Soft Tacos With Pineapple Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon pure chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lbs flank steaks, trimmed of fat
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 small pineapple (3-3 1/2 pounds)
1 small red onion, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 fresh jalapenos or 1/2 serrano chile, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt, pepper, lime juice, and oil to make a paste. Place the steak in a shallow dish and rub the paste evenly over both sides. Cover and let marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
  • For the salsa: Light a charcoal grill about 30 minutes before you're ready to cook or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
  • Slice off the leafy top of the pineapple and just enough of the bottom so the fruit rests flat on a cutting board. Slice off the skin with a sharp knife, cutting from top to bottom and taking off as little of the flesh as possible, rotating the pineapple as you go. Discard the skin. Cut out any "eyes" with a paring knife and discard. Slice the fruit away from the core in 4 or 5 slabs.
  • Place the pineapple slabs on the hot grill and grill until the fruit is just beginning to show some browning, 1 to 2 minutes per side, 4 to 5 minutes per side if you want it charred.
  • Let the pineapple cool for a few minutes, then dice. In a medium bowl, mix the diced pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and chile and blend well.
  • To cook the steak: Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or slightly longer for well-done meat. Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, place the tortillas on the hot grill and grill for 10 seconds on each side, then wrap in a cloth napkin to keep them warm.
  • Slice the steak across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving platter. Place the tortillas and the bowl of salsa on the table and serve family-style.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.3, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 508.5, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 21.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your tacos the best flavor. If you can, use fresh pineapple, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Grill the pineapple: Grilling the pineapple will give it a slightly smoky flavor that pairs well with the chicken.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy.
  • Use a good quality taco seasoning: A good quality taco seasoning will make a big difference in the flavor of your tacos. You can use a store-bought seasoning or make your own.
  • Assemble the tacos just before serving: This will help to keep the tacos fresh and prevent the tortillas from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

These chili-lime chicken tacos with grilled pineapple salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The combination of sweet pineapple, tangy lime, and savory chicken is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new taco recipe, give these a try!

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