Description
BBQ Chicken Pineapple Tacos deliver a tropical flavor experience with smoky chicken and sweet grilled pineapple, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for casual gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the Tacos:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ripe fresh pineapple
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Sauce:
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).
- 2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Optionally marinate in BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- 3. Grill the Chicken:
- Place chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Brush with additional BBQ sauce during cooking.
- 4. Grill the Pineapple:
- Slice the pineapple into rings about half an inch thick. Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
- 5. Assemble Your Tacos:
- Chop grilled chicken and pineapple. Layer tortillas with chicken, grilled pineapple, red onion slices, and cilantro.
- 6. Serve and Savor:
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg