Description
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are loaded with smoky grilled chicken, sweet pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado crema for a fresh, vibrant dinner that’s easy enough for busy weeknights yet impressive for guests.
Ingredients
Chili Lime Chicken
1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest
1½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into rings or chunks
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, finely diced
2 tbsp lime juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground ginger
Avocado Crema
2 ripe avocados
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tbsp lime juice
Pinch of salt
For Serving
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Shredded cheese (optional)
Lime wedges
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and spices. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
Grill Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
Grill Pineapple: Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized. Chop into small pieces.
Make Salsa: Combine grilled pineapple, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and ginger in a bowl. Toss gently.
Prepare Avocado Crema: Blend avocados, sour cream, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas. Fill with sliced chicken, pineapple salsa, and avocado crema. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
No grill? Use a grill pan or broiler instead for chicken and pineapple.
Adjust jalapeño for more or less heat.
Salsa and crema can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg