Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally through the middle to create thinner cutlets.
- Flatten them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne if using, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Place your flattened chicken into a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and massage it gently so the marinade coats every piece evenly.
- Refrigerate for anywhere between 20 minutes and up to an hour.
- Combine the diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, minced jalapeño, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a bowl for the salsa.
- Cover the salsa bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, flipping once halfway through.
- Confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F before removing from heat.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Once rested, dice, slice, or shred the chicken.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until lightly toasted.
Assembly
- Fill each warm tortilla with a generous portion of chicken and top with a spoonful of pineapple salsa.
- Add any extra toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips for the Best Chicken Tacos: Flatten chicken evenly, don't skip resting, use fresh pineapple, warm tortillas properly, and taste salsa before serving.
