Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

Name: Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 2 whole Limes, Juiced; 4 whole Chipotle Chiles In Adobo Sauce, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce From Can Of Chipotle Chiles; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Minced Cilantro; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1- 1/2 pound To 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 12 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 can (20 Oz. Size) Pineapple Rings, Juice Reserved; ⅓ cups Pineapple Juice (reserved From Can); 1/2 cups Mayonnaise (or Plain Yogurt); 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; ⅓ cups Cilantro, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 bunch Green Onions, Sliced; ⅓ cups Red Onion, Finely Diced; 1 bag (16 Oz. Size) Coleslaw Mix

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Olive Oil
2 whole Limes, Juiced
4 whole Chipotle Chiles In Adobo Sauce, Minced
2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce From Can Of Chipotle Chiles
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Minced Cilantro
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1- 1/2 pound To 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
12 whole Corn Tortillas
1 can (20 Oz. Size) Pineapple Rings, Juice Reserved
⅓ cups Pineapple Juice (reserved From Can)
1/2 cups Mayonnaise (or Plain Yogurt)
6 cloves Garlic, Minced
⅓ cups Cilantro, Chopped
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 bunch Green Onions, Sliced
⅓ cups Red Onion, Finely Diced
1 bag (16 Oz. Size) Coleslaw Mix

1
For the chicken tacos: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, honey, garlic, cilantro, kosher salt and pepper.
2
Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and pour in the marinade.
3
Seal and marinate for 2 hours.
4
For the pineapple slaw: Drain the pineapple rings and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the reserved pineapple juice, mayo, cilantro, garlic and salt.
6
Set aside.
7
In a large bowl, combine the green onions, red onion and coleslaw mix.
8
Pour the dressing mixture over the coleslaw and combine.
9
Remove chicken from marinade and place on a lightly oiled hot grill with the pineapple slices.
10
Grill the pineapple slices about 3-4 minutes a side.
11
Watch carefully, they can burn easily.
12
When done, remove to a platter and set aside to cool for a few minutes while the chicken finishes cooking.
13
When the chicken is cooked through, remove from grill and set aside to rest.
14
While the chicken is resting, cut the grilled pineapple slices into bite size pieces and mix into the coleslaw.
15
Warm tortillas on the grill or in the oven.
16
Cut chicken into slices and serve on corn tortillas topped with the grilled pineapple slaw.
17
Any leftover slaw is delicious eaten on its own.
18
Yields 12 tacos.
19
Enjoy!

756

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 2 whole Limes, Juiced, 4 whole Chipotle Chiles In Adobo Sauce, Minced, 2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce From Can Of Chipotle Chiles, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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