Delicious Chicken Pineapple Fajitas Recipe

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Delicious Chicken Pineapple Fajitas Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 11, 2024

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken slices to the marinade and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken slices to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add sliced bell peppers and onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  7. Add pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to the pan and mix everything together.
  9. Warm tortillas on the grill for 20-30 seconds on each side.
  10. Serve chicken pineapple mixture on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
  11. 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.