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Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Tacos

Enjoy a tropical getaway at home with these easy and flavorful chicken tacos featuring a sticky, caramelized pineapple chili glaze. This simple meal perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes with a refreshing crunch from fresh cabbage and your favorite crispy toppings. It is a quick, nutritious, and gourmet-style dinner that comes together in under thirty minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lbs chicken breasts trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper as per taste
  • 1 can pineapple chunks (drain and reserve the juice)
  • Pineapple Chili Sauce *
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • 8 medium sized corn tortillas warmed
  • Crispy fried onions and red bell peppers thinly sliced or thinly sliced raw snap peas and asian chow mein noodles for the perfect finish Optional Crunch

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Sear the Chicken: Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
  • Reduce the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, pour the Pineapple Chili sauce into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces by half and reaches a syrupy, glaze like consistency.
  • Glaze: Add the drained pineapple chunks to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Pour the reduced sauce over the mixture and toss frequently for 2 minutes until the chicken and pineapple are glossy and well coated.
  • Assemble: Warm your tortillas in a dry pan. Lay down a base of shredded cabbage and chopped lettuce on each tortilla. Top with the sticky pineapple chicken mixture.
  • Garnish: Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and your choice of crispy fried onions & thinly sliced red bell peppers or thinly sliced snap peas or asian chow mein noodles for an added crunch. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 156mg7%
Potassium 692mg20%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 106IU2%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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