Quick mild chipotle chicken tacos with griddled pineapple and lime crema

Name: Quick mild chipotle chicken tacos with griddled pineapple and lime crema
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mexicana
Ingredients: 1.1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips; 8 tortillas small corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, thin half-moons; 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 lime lime; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp ground chipotle; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Fast, juicy tacos with chicken sautéed in mild chipotle, griddled pineapple, crunchy cabbage, and a fresh lime crema. An original under-30-minute recipe with sweet, smoky, and citrusy contrast.

12 minPrep

15 minCook

27 minTotal

4Servings

High ProteinGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g chicken breast, sliced into strips (skinless)
8 units small corn tortillas (5 in)
200 g fresh pineapple, thin half-moons (cut thinly sliced)
120 g red cabbage, finely shredded
120 g plain Greek yogurt
1 unit lime (30 ml de zumo)
80 g red onion, thinly sliced
15 g fresh cilantro, chopped
4 g ground chipotle (ajustar to taste)
2 g ground cumin
2 g garlic powder
15 ml honey
30 ml olive oil
5 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (or to taste)
40 g crumbled cotija cheese (optional pero incluido en the receta)

Nutrition facts

per serving

402 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

27 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

23 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

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1. In a bowl, mix the chicken with 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil, ground chipotle, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp / 2.5 g salt, black pepper, honey, and 1 tbsp / 15 ml lime juice until the strips are evenly coated.
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2. In another bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lime zest, the remaining 1 tbsp / 15 ml lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the lime crema. Chill until needed.
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3. Toss the red cabbage with the red onion and half of the chopped cilantro. Add a pinch of salt and mix so it softens slightly.
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4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until very hot, about 400°F / 200°C at the cooking surface.
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5. Add the remaining 1 tbsp / 15 ml oil to the skillet and cook the pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the edges are caramelized. Transfer to a plate.
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6. In the same skillet, cook the chicken in a single layer for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until browned and it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C.
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7. Warm the tortillas in a clean skillet or on a griddle over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side, until flexible with a few toasted spots. If preferred, keep them wrapped warm in a 200°F / 95°C oven for a few minutes.
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8. Assemble the tacos by dividing the chicken among the warm tortillas. Top with the griddled pineapple, cabbage-onion mixture, lime crema, cotija, and the remaining cilantro.
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9. Serve right away with extra lime wedges if desired.

Chef tips

For the best texture, do not overcrowd the skillet; cook the chicken in two batches if needed. For a smokier flavor, add a little more chipotle without overdoing it to keep the heat mild.

Substitutions

You can swap the chicken for turkey strips. Greek yogurt can be replaced with sour cream. Cotija can be swapped for crumbled feta. If you do not have red cabbage, use green cabbage instead.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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