This Chicken Pineapple Fajitas recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with tender chicken marinated in a tangy pineapple sauce and grilled to perfection. Serve with warm tortillas, fresh veggies, and your favorite toppings for a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 flour tortillas
- Toppings: avocado, sour cream, salsa, cilantro
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken slices to the marinade and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and mix everything together.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for 20-30 seconds on each side.
- Serve chicken pineapple mixture on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy your delicious Chicken Pineapple Fajitas!
Interesting Facts
The combination of pineapple and chicken is not only delicious but also adds a tropical twist to traditional fajitas.
Marinating the chicken in a pineapple sauce helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.