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Chicken Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Flavorful Chicken Fajitas with a Refreshing Pineapple Twist

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Chicken Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

About this recipe

Bring excitement to your dinner table with our Chicken Fajitas paired with a zesty Pineapple Salsa. This dish combines tender, seasoned chicken with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa, wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a lively weeknight meal that doesn't skimp on flavor or freshness.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Slice the chicken, peppers, and onion into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Toss chicken and veggies with olive oil and the spice mix until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Grill chicken and veggies for 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.

  6. 6

    Combine pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice in a bowl to make salsa.

  7. 7

    Warm tortillas on the grill or stovetop until soft.

  8. 8

    Assemble fajitas with chicken, vegetables, spoonfuls of salsa, and optional toppings.

Chef's tip

For an extra burst of flavor, try grilling the pineapple before dicing it for the salsa.

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