Crispy BBQ Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
These crispy BBQ chicken tacos with pineapple salsa check all the boxes. They’re sweet, spicy and loaded with flavor. The chicken is coated with the most delicious BBQ sauce and topped with pineapples, red onion, jalapeno and more.
Servings: 5 tacos
Calories: 316kcal
Equipment
- 1 non-stick skillet
- 2 small mixing bowls
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
Crispy BBQ Chicken
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloin cubed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil for shallow frying the chicken
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce Sweet Baby Ray's
Pineapple Salsa
- ¾ cup English cucumber cored and diced
- ¾ cup pineapple diced
- ½ cup red onion diced small
- ¼ cup jalapeno diced small
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Lime Crema
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients
- 5 tortillas warmed
- ½ avocado peel, pit and dice
Instructions
Prepare the Salsa
- Combine diced pineapple, cored and diced English cucumber, diced jalapeno, diced red onion, fresh squeezed lime juice, salt and chopped cilantro in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Lime Crema
- Combine light sour cream, fresh squeezed lime juice, minced garlic and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
- Cube the chicken and place it in a mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Toss until well coated then add the cornstarch. Toss again.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the prepared chicken.
- Saute for 7-8 minutes until crispy, then add the BBQ sauce. Toss until well coated and simmer for 3-4 more minutes. You want the sauce to caramelize and get sticky. Remove the chicken from the heat. The chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness.
Assemble the Tacos
- Heat your tortillas and add a spoonful of diced avocado. Next, add a layer of crispy BBQ chicken, followed by a spoonful of lime crema. Top with pineapple salsa. Serve with extra lime wedges.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg