Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped; 1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 small Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed; 3 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 32 taco shells, warmed; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 small Anaheim peppers, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
32 taco shells, warmed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and brown sugar. Top with mango mixture. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
2
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving mango mixture and 1/2 cup juices. Discard remaining juices. When cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones; discard bones.
3
Shred chicken with two forks. Return chicken and reserved mango mixture and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through. Serve in taco shells; sprinkle with cilantro.
4
Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

891

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

143

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium mangoes, peeled and chopped, 1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple or canned pineapple chunks, drained, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos

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