Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Chili Lime Chicken Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your dinner table. Juicy chicken marinated in bold chili lime spices pairs perfectly with sweet and smoky grilled pineapple salsa, creating an unforgettable meal. Topped with creamy avocado crema, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making them ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve them up at your next barbecue or family dinner, and watch as they become an instant favorite among both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 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 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Monterrey or Pepper Jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the Chili Lime Chicken and Grilled Pineapple Salsa according to their respective recipes.
- For the Avocado Crema, blend the avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, ground cumin, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Warm your tortillas on a grill or skillet until soft.
- Assemble each taco by layering the Chili Lime Chicken, Grilled Pineapple Salsa, and a drizzle of Avocado Crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg