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Blackened Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Spicy blackened chicken served in warm tortillas topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blackened Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts skinless
Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Method
 

Prepare the Blackened Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
  2. Rub the seasoning generously over the chicken breasts.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
Make the Pineapple Salsa
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Slice the cooked chicken and place it on the tortillas.
  3. Top with pineapple salsa, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before cooking.

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