Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. While it's heating, rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat them evenly with the blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Step 2: Once the grill or skillet is hot, place the seasoned chicken breasts on it. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice charred crust.
- Step 3: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining the diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Step 4: Once the chicken is done, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
- Step 5: Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a separate skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. Assemble your tacos by placing sliced chicken in each tortilla and topping it generously with pineapple salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For optimal storage, place any leftover blackened chicken and pineapple salsa in airtight containers in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- When reheating, gently warm the chicken slices in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to maintain moisture, and briefly toast the tortillas to bring back their original texture.
- For a delightful serving suggestion, try adding avocado slices or crumbled feta cheese to your tacos for an extra layer of flavor and creaminess.
- A chef's tip: make sure to let the chicken rest before slicing; this helps keep it juicy and tender by allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 5g