CHILI LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE

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Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipe image

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.

Ibrahim Hachem
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I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I really enjoyed the grilled pineapple salsa in these tacos. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Kalash Kalash
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use any type of chicken I have on hand.


Olawumi Sadare
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I've never had chicken tacos before, but these were amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and the grilled pineapple salsa was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jeffrey Blair
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Emily Simpson
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. The grilled pineapple salsa is a sneaky way to get them to eat pineapple, and the chicken is a good source of protein.


FaZesBoy
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I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The chili-lime chicken is savory and spicy, and the grilled pineapple salsa is sweet and tangy. It's a perfect balance.


Taliyah Barley
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These tacos are perfect for a summer cookout. They're light and refreshing, and the grilled pineapple salsa is a great way to use up extra pineapple.


Aryan Sedai
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I wasn't sure about the grilled pineapple salsa, but it was actually really good! It added a nice sweetness to the tacos.


Mohsin Ch
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I've made these tacos several times and they're always a hit. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant. I highly recommend them!


Samuel Klein
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just grill the chicken when I'm ready to eat.


ICYY Oliva
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I made these tacos for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them without complaint. The grilled pineapple salsa was the perfect complement to the chicken.


Amber Elaine
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tacos, but these were amazing! The chili-lime marinade really made the chicken flavorful and juicy.


Eliya Timoth
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These tacos were a hit at my last party! The pineapple salsa was especially popular.