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Sweet Heat Tropical Chicken Tacos

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Juicy chicken tacos with a sweet and spicy tropical twist, featuring pineapple and jalapeño for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, mix honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice into strips.
  3. Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with chicken, pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, and queso fresco.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/sweet-heat-tropical-chicken-tacos/