Delicious Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos Recipe for Taco Night
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos! Juicy pineapple and smoky BBQ chicken create an irresistible flavor explosion in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Fresh pineapple
- BBQ sauce
- Corn tortillas or flour tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced onions
- Lime wedges
- Avocado (optional)
- Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by marinating your chicken. In a bowl, mix your BBQ sauce with diced fresh pineapple (reserve some pineapple for topping). Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill it for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). If using beef, adjust cooking time accordingly based on thickness.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before shredding it with two forks or chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken is resting, warm your tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
- Take a warm tortilla and fill it with shredded chicken, top with reserved pineapple, chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add any additional toppings you desire.
- Enjoy your Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos immediately while they are warm, and feel free to serve with extra lime wedges on the side!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a smoky flavor, try grilling the chicken over charcoal. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for varied tastes. Add shredded cabbage or a crunchy slaw for texture, and consider jalapeños or hot sauce for spice. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or a hearty veggie mix.