Ingredients
Scale
Gather these simple ingredients and you’re halfway to taco bliss:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn tortillas
If you’re missing any ingredients, don’t worry. Swap chicken thighs for breasts if that’s what you have on hand, or use canned pineapple in a pinch. The goal here is to make it work with what you have, just like my mom would with her magical tomato cans.
Instructions
Let’s dive into making these tacos, shall we? Follow these steps and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the chicken thighs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare your pineapple salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to mix and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave.
- Assemble your tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla, topping with pineapple salsa, and adding any extra cilantro or lime juice as desired.
These tacos are a testament to the fact that a little bit of effort can translate into a whole lot of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Chipotle & Pineapple Tacos, recipe, cooking, food
