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Blackened Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Spicy blackened chicken topped with fresh pineapple salsa, served in warm tortillas.
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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, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Method
 

Prepare the Pineapple Salsa
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the chicken breasts with blackening seasoning on both sides.
  3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and blackened. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Slice the blackened chicken and place it on each tortilla.
  3. Top with pineapple salsa, avocado slices, and sour cream if desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level of the blackening seasoning to your preference. You can also add other toppings like jalapeños or cheese.

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