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Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Faiza Shabir

Pineapple Chicken Tacos with Tangy Slaw

These Pineapple Chicken Tacos are sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavor. Juicy chicken is paired with caramelized pineapple and a zesty slaw, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a vibrant, satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or grilled
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly cook pineapple until caramelized
  2. Add chicken, chili powder, salt, and pepper and heat through
  3. In a bowl, mix cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, and cilantro
  4. Warm tortillas in a pan
  5. Fill tortillas with pineapple chicken mixture
  6. Top with tangy slaw
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy

Notes

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat
  • Serve with extra lime wedges
  • Customize slaw to your taste
  • Best eaten fresh for crunch

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