Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender chicken with a sweet and spicy chili sauce and fresh pineapple. This Tacos Recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends.

The preparation is simple, and the result is a vibrant dish that brings a tropical twist to traditional tacos. You can easily customize these tacos with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime.

Flavorful Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Tacos

This recipe features marinated chicken cooked in a sweet chili sauce, topped with juicy pineapple chunks, and served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
Add Pineapple: Stir in the diced pineapple and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of the chicken and pineapple mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage or lettuce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve with lime wedges on the side.