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Blackened Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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Transform taco night with these flavorful blackened chicken tacos topped with vibrant pineapple salsa.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add the chicken breast to a large resealable plastic bag.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Incorporate the dried oregano, cayenne pepper, honey, lime zest, lime juice, and olive oil into the spice mixture.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Seal the bag tightly, pressing out excess air. Let it marinate for 20 minutes up to 1 hour at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight.
  6. Prepare the salsa by mixing diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, jalapeño pepper, lime zest and juice, and chopped cilantro in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  7. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated chicken, and cook for about 5 minutes without moving it.
  8. Flip the chicken, lower the heat to medium, and continue cooking for 4 to 6 minutes until fully cooked.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice it.
  10. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan and fill each tortilla with chicken, salsa, and toppings; serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust spices according to your taste preferences. Experiment with salsa variations for new flavors.

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