Description
These Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa fuse bold spice, zesty citrus, and tropical sweetness into a restaurant-worthy meal you can master at home.
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 Monterrey or Pepper Jack cheese (optional)
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Lime Chicken according to its recipe. Pat chicken dry before marinating for best flavor adhesion.
- Grill pineapple and make the Grilled Pineapple Salsa, allowing sugars to caramelize without burning—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Blend avocado crema ingredients until silky smooth. Adjust lime and salt to taste. Chill with plastic wrap pressed on surface to prevent browning.
- Warm tortillas using microwave or dry skillet. Keep warm under foil or towel.
- If using cheese, melt directly onto tortillas. Then layer with chili lime chicken, grilled pineapple salsa, and drizzle with avocado crema.
Notes
Avoid overcooking chicken—165°F internal temp is key. Don’t store assembled tacos. Make crema 2–4 hours ahead for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled & Assembled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili lime chicken, grilled pineapple salsa, tacos, summer mexican recipes, avocado crema