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One Pan Chicken and Pineapple Tacos

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A vibrant celebration of sweet and savory flavors in delicious chicken and pineapple tacos, all made in one pan.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges for squeezing
  • Cotija or queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • Extra fresh cilantro
  • Your favorite hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced red onion and garlic, sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Toss in the chicken pieces along with the diced red bell pepper and jalapeño. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Once nearly done, fold in the diced pineapple and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  7. Spoon the chicken and pineapple mix into each tortilla, topping with avocado and cheese.
  8. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

Don’t rush the sautéing; garlic and onions are crucial for flavor building. Experiment with different toppings for variety.

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