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Spicy Chicken-Pineapple Tacos

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Spicy Chicken-Pineapple Tacos
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Prep: 15 min., Chill: 4 hr., Cook: 10 min.

Yield: Makes 6 tacos

Ingredients

  • 1  pound  skinned and boned chicken thighs, chopped
  • 1  (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
  • 1  medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1  tablespoon  Mexican-style chili powder
  • 1  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1  teaspoon  pepper
  • 1  teaspoon  chopped garlic
  • 3/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1  tablespoon  canola oil
  • 6  (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Toppings: chopped radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, crumbled queso fresco, chopped onions, chopped jalapeño

Preparation

1. Combine chicken and next 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 4 to 24 hours.

2. Cook chicken mixture in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve mixture with warm tortillas and desired toppings.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Gourmet Collection Mexican-Style Chili Powder.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per taco with flour tortilla and 1/2 cup chicken mixture (not including toppings).

Nutritional Information

Calories:
230
Fat:
10.4g (sat 2.3g,mono 3.5g,poly 1g)
Protein:
15.5g
Carbohydrate:
17.7g
Fiber:
0.8g
Cholesterol:
50mg
Iron:
1.8mg
Sodium:
564mg
Calcium:
62mg
Maria Corbalan, Southern Living, JUNE 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

i made this recipe with chicken breasts instead of thighs, otherwise i followed everything as written. turned out excellent - nice little kick and very filling. everyone who tried it liked it.08/13/09

5 stars
TexasHunnybee
This recipe has already become a staple in my house. Excellent flavor with the spicy and sweet; extremely easy to make. Simple enough for a weekday meal, interesting enough for a special occassion.06/18/09