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Blackened Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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Delicious blackened chicken tacos topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1.50 pounds Chicken Breast
  • 8 6-Inch Corn Tortillas
  • 3/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 Lime (zest and juice)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Pineapple (chopped)
  • 1 cup Tomato (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon Jalapeño Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Start by adding the chicken breast to a large resealable plastic bag.
  2. Whisk together the dry spices in a separate bowl.
  3. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl of spices and mix well.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the plastic bag, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
  5. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Prepare the pineapple salsa in a bowl by stirring together chopped pineapple, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken.
  8. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes without moving it.
  9. Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium, cooking for an additional 4 to 6 minutes until fully cooked.
  10. Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  11. Warm the corn tortillas in the same skillet until pliable.
  12. Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with sliced chicken and pineapple salsa.
  13. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Customize your tacos with toppings like avocado or shredded cabbage. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.

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