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Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Delicious Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pineapple Salsa for Taco Night

Enjoy these Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for taco night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Feel free to substitute with shredded beef or lentils.
  • 1 medium Onion Swap for red onion for a milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best; garlic powder works in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust based on your spice preference; smoked paprika is a milder option.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Fresh is ideal, but canned will suffice.
Taco Assembly
  • 4 pieces Taco Shells Corn tortillas are gluten-free; flour keeps it soft.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit or substitute with green onions if preferred.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Taco Shells

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Once hot, place the boneless chicken thighs in the skillet. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  2. In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and fresh pineapple chunks. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes over low heat.
  4. Warm taco shells in a separate pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side or microwave them for 10-15 seconds.
  5. Assemble tacos by filling a warm taco shell with smoky chicken tinga filling and top with fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve on a platter, optionally with lime wedges for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacosCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to your liking and remember to properly warm tortillas to enhance flavor.

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