Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a delightful fusion of vibrant flavors and textures that will elevate any meal. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish features marinated chicken infused with zesty chili lime spices, complemented by a sweet and smoky grilled pineapple salsa. Finished with a creamy avocado crema and optional melted cheese, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends while offering a refreshing twist on traditional taco night.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Recipe All Purpose Chili Lime Chicken
- 1 Recipe Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- 6–8 corn tortillas or 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese (optional)
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp EACH ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp EACH garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Lime Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Salsa according to their respective recipes.
- Make the Avocado Crema by blending together avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, cumin, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Heat the tortillas on a griddle until warm.
- If using cheese, melt it on the tortillas.
- Layer each tortilla with chicken, salsa, and a drizzle of avocado crema before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg